Hybrid Program Controller & Finance Partner

Leonardo S.p.A.; Cascina Costa; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

International environment

Competitive base pay

Job summary

Leonardo S.p.A. in Cascina Costa (Varese) seeks a Junior Program Controller to support planning, budgeting and performance control for complex programs. You will partner with program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure financial performance aligns with objectives.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Economics/Finance, 1–3 years in Controlling/FP&A, advanced Excel, SAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills; a hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree as stated in the requirements.
• 1–3 years of experience in Controlling, Finance, FP&A or Project Control.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP; exposure to BI tools is a plus.
• Able to operate in an international cross‑functional environment and strong analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support program planning, budgeting and forecasting throughout the lifecycle.
• Plan and monitor costs, revenues and margins against objectives.
• Define and maintain WBS and related financial reporting structures.
• Monitor performance vs budget and forecast; identify variances and propose corrective actions.
• Define methods for collecting, consolidating and managing program financial data.
• Prepare and analyze periodic performance reports and dashboards for management.
• Support program managers in evaluating financial impact of decisions.
• Act as focal point for program financial planning tools and processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting and other functions to ensure policy compliance.
• Support revenue allocation and recognition per accounting standards.
• Analyze overall business performance to support decision making.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost control

Project financial management

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (SAP)

Revenue recognition

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Education

Master's Degree in Economics/Finance/Business Admin or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Economics/Finance/Business Admin or equivalent

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Leonardo S.p.A. in Cascina Costa (Varese) seeks a Junior Program Controller to support planning, budgeting and performance control for complex programs. You will partner with program managers and cross-functional teams to ensure financial performance aligns with objectives.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Economics/Finance, 1–3 years in Controlling/FP&A, advanced Excel, SAP knowledge, and strong analytical skills; a hybrid work model is offered.