Divisional Controlling Manager

Coesia S.p.A.; Bologna; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Company benefits

Job summary

Coesia S.p.A. in Bologna invites an experienced Group Finance Controlling professional to lead divisional closing, data consolidation and management reporting in an international setting.

You will drive quality, consistency and speed of financial information while advancing digitalization of Finance processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, P&L and cash flow understanding, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights using Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Controlling, FP&A, Management Reporting or similar Finance roles in international organizations.
• Strong knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow dynamics.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, with cross-country interaction.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI or BI tools valued.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate financial data into insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the monthly management closing process at divisional level with timely, accurate reporting.
• Oversee collection, consolidation and validation of economic and financial data from Group companies.
• Prepare divisional management reporting, dashboards and presentations.
• Analyze performance, trends and profitability; identify deviations, risks and opportunities.
• Act as key contact for Group companies on controlling and reporting topics; standardize processes.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation of reporting using BI tools like Power BI.
• Support cross-functional Finance projects and harmonize Finance tools and processes.
• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to enable data-driven decisions.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia’s companies are leaders in automation solutions for multiple industries, ranging from automated processing and packaging machinery, testing and vision systems, to digital printing technologies, factory flow solutions and high-performance transmissions. Our customers include leading players in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, consumer and luxury goods, ceramics, electronics and semiconductors, pharma and healthcare, energy storage systems, tobacco and next-generation products. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join the Group Finance Controlling, taking responsibility for divisional controlling and management reporting activities.

The role operates in an international environment and requires close collaboration with Finance teams across Group companies and with key stakeholders at Corporate level. The position will play a key role in ensuring the quality, consistency and timely delivery of management information, while driving the continuous improvement and digitalization of Finance processes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate the monthly management closing process at divisioanl level, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and providing insightful analysis of key variances and business performance.
• Oversee the collection, consolidation and validation of economic and financial data from Group companies, ensuring data quality, consistency and alignment with Group reporting standards.
• Manage the preparation of divisional management reporting, dashboards and presentations, translating financial data into clear insights to support management decision-making.
• Analyze business performance, key financial and operational indicators, trends and profitability, identifying relevant deviations, risks and opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for Group companies on controlling and management reporting topics, ensuring alignment and promoting consistent processes and methodologies across the organization.
• Drive the continuous improvement, standardization and automation of reporting and controlling processes, leveraging digital tools and business intelligence solutions such as Power BI.
• Contribute to cross-functional Finance projects and Group-wide initiatives, supporting process harmonization and the evolution of Finance tools and ways of working.
• Partner with relevant Finance and business stakeholders to provide financial insights and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What You Need to Be Successful

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a broad business perspective and a solid understanding of financial performance drivers. Proactive, reliable and results-oriented, he/she demonstrates strong ownership, sound judgment and the ability to manage priorities autonomously in a complex international environment. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, together with a collaborative, solution-oriented and continuous improvement mindset, complete the profile.

Moreover, he/she owns:

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering or a related field
• Solid professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Management Reporting or similar Finance roles, preferably within complex and international organizations
• Strong knowledge of management control principles, financial reporting and accounting fundamentals, with the ability to interpret P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow dynamics
• Fluent English, both written and spoken, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders across different countries and organizational levels
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other Business Intelligence and reporting tools is highly valued
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights and recommendations for management
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activities across different stakeholders and ensure high-quality deliverables within deadlines

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 55.200, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy.

The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.