JUNIOR CONTROLLING SPECIALIST

Bata Italy; Veneto; Ibrido; EUR 28.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading footwear company in Italy is seeking a Jr Controlling Specialist to support budget processes by coordinating key departments. Responsibilities include monitoring expenditures, managing retail operations, and assisting with markdown strategies. The role requires strong Excel skills and attention to detail. Entry-level candidates are welcome; knowledge of Spanish is a plus. Hybrid work may be available after initial training.

Competenze

• Entry-level position requiring coordination with merchandising and retail departments.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Mansioni

• Support budget management processes across departments.
• Monitor expenditures against budget and verify revenue targets.
• Manage retail operations and assist with markdown strategies.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Effective collaboration

Good interpersonal relations

Descrizione del lavoro

The BATA GROUP is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge, and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates.

With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, AW LAB is a laboratory of “urban sport style” trends that offers its customers the coolest products of the moment, inspiring them to create their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, initially called Athletes World, AW LAB is now part of the Bata group. AW LAB offers a wide collection of sneakers from the most famous international sport brands, along with exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The collection is complemented by apparel and accessories from leading sportswear brands and two private clothing labels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE

The Jr Controlling Specialist supports the management of the budget processes by coordinating all involved departments, primarily merchandising and retail.

Responsibilities include in-season control for OTB, stock, sales, margin trends, and markdowns.

The Controlling Specialist continuously monitors expenditures against the budget, verifies achievement of revenue targets, and identifies deviations between forecasts and actuals.

KEY CHALLENGES

Budget Process

• Contribute to a new merchandise budget process: coordinate all involved departments and IT tools.
• Ensure timely and quality reporting for forecast and budget finalization.
• Ensure accurate and timely data loading into reporting systems.

Reforecasting – visibility

• Monthly reforecasting of turnover, sales margin, and stock.
• Track alignment with the plan/budget.
• Propose actions to improve planning and achievement.

Controlling

• Manage 100% of Bata Italy Retail operations.
• Support merchandise department in OTB definition (value, intake margin).
• Assist other departments in delivery planning and liquidation strategies.
• Control markdown strategies and propose reduction processes (action plans).
• Implement monthly reporting shared with management.

Support European IT projects

• Ensure TXT project meets financial needs and timelines.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Consistently deliver tasks respecting priorities and deadlines.
• Maintain high quality and attention to detail in all tasks.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Effective collaboration with other departments.
• Good interpersonal relations across all levels of the organization.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

• Spanish is a plus.

LOCATION

• Possibility of hybrid work (smart working) after initial on-site training.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Retail, Apparel, Fashion, and Luxury Goods