Hybrid European Business Controller & Strategy Partner

Talent Garden

Milano

Hybrid

EUR 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Milan

Access to all coworking spaces across

Master courses

Meal vouchers

Mum&Dad policy

6 extra vacation days

Holidays on Dec 24 & 31

MacBook / Laptop provided

Pet-friendly

Job summary

Talent Garden in Milan is seeking a Business Controller to join our Finance & Control team. You will support financial planning, monthly close, reporting, and analysis across the organisation, partnering with the CFO and department heads to provide insights for strategic decisions.

This hands-on role offers visibility into pan-European operations within a small, collaborative finance team, with opportunities to shape budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across campuses and training

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Up to 5 years of relevant experience in business controlling, FP&A, or financial analysis.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
Fluent in English and Italian (written and spoken).
Solid understanding of financial statements and management accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Support the monthly financial close process, including variance analysis against budget and forecast.
Prepare and present monthly management reports for the CFO and leaders.
Contribute to annual budgets and quarterly rolling forecasts.
Act as a financial business partner to operational and commercial teams, translating data into insights.
Identify risks, cost optimizations, and efficiencies across campuses and training business.