Data-Driven Sales & Marketing Controller – Italy & Switzerland

Essity; Legnano; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Sales & Marketing Controller based in Legnano, Italy, covering Italy and Switzerland within the Central-South region. You will oversee forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis to support commercial decisions and drive profitable growth.

The role requires 3+ years in Controlling or FP&A in a multinational setting, strong Excel, SAP, and Power BI skills, and fluency in English and Italian. Legnano base with Italy/Switzerland scope.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in Controlling, FP&A or similar finance role in FMCG or multinational environment.
• Strong forecasting, budgeting, reporting, variance analysis, working capital knowledge.
• Fluent in English and Italian; able to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly closing processes with accurate financial information and timely reporting.
• Lead planning and forecasting for Italy and Switzerland, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Act as a business partner to Sales and Marketing, delivering data-driven profitability insights.
• Monitor KPIs and support continuous improvement of controlling processes and tools.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Power BI

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English

Italian

Communication

Education

Finance degree / Economics / Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

Job description

Essity is seeking a Sales & Marketing Controller based in Legnano, Italy, covering Italy and Switzerland within the Central-South region. You will oversee forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis to support commercial decisions and drive profitable growth.

The role requires 3+ years in Controlling or FP&A in a multinational setting, strong Excel, SAP, and Power BI skills, and fluency in English and Italian. Legnano base with Italy/Switzerland scope.