Interim Country Controller, Italy & Greece

Abbott; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced Interim Country Controller for Italy & Greece on a fixed-term basis. Based in Milan, you will provide hands-on financial leadership, partner with senior stakeholders, oversee budgeting, forecasting, monthly closes, and ensure compliance with policies and local regulations.

You will drive performance, maintain a robust control environment, and lead a high-performing finance team in a matrix, international setting. Strong English and Italian fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence decision-making at management level and drive change across finance and commercial functions.
• Strong business partnering capabilities, with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders in a constructive manner.
• Advanced analytical skills and proven experience in managing large data sets and leveraging data-driven insights.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with financial planning and reporting systems such as Hyperion, Dodeca, or similar platforms.
• Solid accounting, compliance, and internal control expertise, ideally gained within a Big 4 environment, Internal Audit, or a comparable finance leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading business transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Native or equivalent proficiency in Italian and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Previous people management experience with a focus on coaching, development, and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support operational and commercial decision-making.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis and develop complex forecasts, reports, and recommendations to enable informed and timely management decisions.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, driving timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Review and analyze financial performance, including P&L, balance sheet, and key business metrics, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Perform detailed variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, providing actionable insights to management.
• Prepare and present financial performance reviews, management reports, and executive presentations for the leadership team.
• Maintain a robust internal control framework and ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting activities.
• Lead and coordinate priority finance projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with business needs.
• Manage relationships with shared services, auditors, and regional finance teams to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate workload across the team to ensure resources are utilized effectively and key deadlines are consistently met.
• Provide direct people management, coaching, and development support to the FP&A Analyst, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous growth.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Forecasting

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Excel

Hyperion

Dodeca

Tools

Hyperion

Dodeca

Job description

Abbott is seeking an experienced Interim Country Controller for Italy & Greece on a fixed-term basis. Based in Milan, you will provide hands-on financial leadership, partner with senior stakeholders, oversee budgeting, forecasting, monthly closes, and ensure compliance with policies and local regulations.

You will drive performance, maintain a robust control environment, and lead a high-performing finance team in a matrix, international setting. Strong English and Italian fluency are required.