Financial Controller

Sibelco Group; Poviglio; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Group in Poviglio, Italy invites a seasoned Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making in a global context. You will lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting, partner with operations to enhance profitability, and provide actionable insights across IFRS- and GAAP-based reporting.

The role requires several years in financial accounting and controlling, English fluency, SAP/Tagetik familiarity, and a proactive, business-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting or related field.
• Around 5 years of experience in finance with controlling and audit background.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to analyze financial data.
• Advanced English (written and spoken).
• MS Office proficiency; SAP/Tagetik experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cluster-level financial planning, budgeting, and forecast processes.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with variance analysis (actuals vs plan/forecast).
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency.
• Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives with production and supply chain teams.
• Prepare and present timely financial reports to local and corporate stakeholders.
• Support capital investment decisions with ROI modeling and business cases.

Skills

Financial analysis

IFRS knowledge

MS Office

Power BI

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Tagetik

Consolidation tools

Job description

Location:

Poviglio

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Finance Business Partner with strong Controlling expertise, ready to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making in a global organization?

This role offers the chance to influence key business decisions, optimize financial performance, and contribute to long-term growth.

We are looking for a self-motivated & enthusiastic individual to join our team to be a true enabler for the business. We are looking for a candidate with multiple years of experience in financial accounting, knowledge of IFRS, ideally in a manufacturing/production work environment. This position will be an advisor to the business in making decisions by providing them with actionable insights.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving operational success across our cluster.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership

• Lead cluster-level financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Deliver monthly performance reviews with analysis of variances (actuals vs. plan/forecast).
• Partner with operations to drive profitability and efficiency.

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor manufacturing cost structures including standard costing, variances, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze production metrics, material usage, labor, and overhead absorption.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with production and supply chain teams.

Reporting & Compliance

• Contribute to monthly closing process
• Prepare and present timely financial reports to local and corporate stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements (IFRS/GAAP/local).
• Contribute to internal and external audits process.

Business Partnering

• Support capital investment decisions with business case analysis and ROI modeling.
• Participate in strategic projects (automation, expansion, ERP upgrades, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related fields (business administration, finance, accounting, economics, management engineering, statistics, etc.)
• Around 5 years of experience in finance, prior controlling and audit experience preferable,
• Strong IFRS knowledge, financial analysis skills, group reporting experience and attention to detail,
• Advanced level of English (both written and spoken),
• Knowledge of Turkish is a plus
• Strong command of MS Office (Excel, PPT) applications,
• SAP ERP, Tagetik (or other consolidation tool) and Power BI familiarity would be a plus
• Proactive, target-oriented, open-minded, and with a good business acumen.
• Ability to travel

Employee Type:

Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Meet Our People: Careers
• Learn About Our Recruitment Process: Learn More
• Discover Our Sustainability Goals: Sibelco priorities

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.