Head of Controlling Italy

Aliaxis Italia; Zola Predosa; Hybrid; EUR 57,500 - 71,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Plan

Company Car (depending on location)

Hybrid working flexibility

Job summary

Aliaxis Italia is seeking a Head of Controlling to lead financial planning and performance monitoring for its operations in Italy. This strategic role requires collaboration with stakeholders while driving business performance and supporting growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of experience in Controlling, strong leadership abilities, and expertise in financial analysis. This position is based in Zola Predosa (BO) with travel to other sites as needed.

The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A, ideally in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience (min. 3–5 years managing teams).
• Strong expertise in financial transparency and profitability improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership.
• Drive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Cost/plant controlling

Leading high-performing teams

Performance management

KPI development

Cash flow management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

As Head of Controlling Italy, you will lead our national controlling function and act as a strategic partner to the business. Reporting to the Country CFO, you will take on a strategic leadership role with strong business impact, collaborating with international and EMEA stakeholders while driving and shaping business performance, transformation, and supporting strategic growth in a dynamic industrial environment.

The role can be based on our site in Zola Predosa (BO) or Casella (GE), but will require regular travel to other Italian sites as needed.

About The Role

In this role, you will drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and decision support across our Italian operations. You will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, improving profitability, and supporting operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning processes
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership
• Drive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities
• Oversee controlling activities across four manufacturing sites
• Strengthen cost control, productivity, and profitability
• Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing controlling team
• Ensure compliance with group policies and reporting standards
• Support strategic initiatives, investments, and transformation projects

About You

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar
• 8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A, ideally in manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience (min. 3–5 years managing teams)
• Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, cost/plant controlling and standard costing, KPI development and performance management and investment evaluation and cash flow management
• Experience in multinational environments
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
• Fluent Italian & English required
• French is a plus

What We Offer

We offer a gross annual salary range of €57,500 – €71,900, level Quadro according to the “Gomma Plastica Industria” Italian CLA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team
• Tailored development opportunities to support your growth
• Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Company Car (depending on location)

The pay range above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered include responsibilities, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

About Our Workplace

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds.

We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.