Junior Controller

Copeland; Italia; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits plans

Flexible time off plans

Job summary

Copeland Controls in Belluno, Italy, seeks a Junior Controller to support monthly close, budgeting and reporting while ensuring data accuracy and compliance. The role is on-site at our Belluno site and involves collaboration with the finance team.

The ideal candidate holds a finance-related degree, demonstrates strong analytical skills, and is proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. Italian is native with intermediate English, and a proactive, team-oriented approach is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in finance, accounting, controlling, auditing, financial analysis, or a similar role is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Native Italian and intermediate English language skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and management presentations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring data is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to ensure accurate recording of revenues and expenses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor financial data, investigate discrepancies, and support corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining accounting controls and procedures to ensure compliance with policies.
• Process and manage approval requests related to operational and capital expenditures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Italian language

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! We are seeking a motivated Junior Controller to join our Finance team. This role will be responsible for supporting financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities while ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with internal controls. The Junior Controller will work closely with finance stakeholders to support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes. This job is based in Belluno, Italy, and regular on-site presence is required.

Salary: €27,000 - €32,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Support the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, analyses, and management presentations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring financial data is complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenses, and other financial transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor financial data, investigate discrepancies, and support corrective actions where necessary.
• Assist in maintaining accounting controls, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Process and manage approval requests related to operational and capital expenditures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, analysis, and business processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in finance, accounting, controlling, auditing, financial analysis, or a similar role is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Native Italian and intermediate English language skills are mandatory.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or accounting processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to continuously develop professional and technical competencies.

About the location

Copeland Controls is a global leader in high-quality products and services, distributed and supported across more than 70 countries by a network of skilled and knowledgeable professionals. Our Belluno (Italy) manufacturing site employs over 200 dedicated team members who provide exceptional training, hospitality, and customer service, ensuring the correct selection of controllers and efficient after-sales support. Our brand-new Innovation Center spans 1,000 sq.m and features a cutting-edge research and development laboratory. This state-of-the-art facility allows us to test control systems directly on counters, cabinets, and compressor racks under real-world environmental and operational conditions. Join our dynamic team and be part of a forward-thinking company leading innovation in the industry!

Our Commitment to Our People

Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.