Senior Business Controller

Bolton Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Corporate Welfare Plan

Job summary

Bolton Group in Milan-based Food Business Unit seeks a Finance professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will deliver clear financial reporting to enable management decisions and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

This hands-on role requires travel across Italy, with visibility in a fast-paced, family-owned company and a focus on continuous improvement of controlling tools and processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 4–5 years of experience in Controlling or similar finance roles.
• Strong knowledge of Excel; familiarity with SAP or ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Budget and Forecast processes for the perimeter.
• Perform monthly closing activities and ensure accurate reporting of financial results.
• Analyze performance versus budget and prior year, identifying key drivers and variances.
• Prepare clear and insightful financial reporting to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of controlling tools, processes, and reporting systems.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

In this role you will support the Finance team in the Milan-based Food Business Unit, driving budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will deliver clear financial reporting to enable management decisions and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Trade to ensure data accuracy. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement of controlling tools and processes, helping the BU achieve sustainable growth and profitability. This is a hands-on position with frequent travel across Italy, offering visibility into a fast-paced, family-owned company.

• Health Insurance
• Corporate Welfare Plan
• Support Budget and Forecast processes for the perimeter
• Perform monthly closing activities and ensure accurate reporting of financial results
• Analyze performance versus budget and prior year, identifying key drivers and variances
• Prepare clear and insightful financial reporting to support management decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data
• Contribute to continuous improvement of controlling tools, processes, and reporting systems
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field
• 4/5 years of experience in Controlling or similar finance roles
• Strong knowledge of Excel; familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus
• Frequent weekly travel across the Italian territory
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical mindset
• Excel
• SAP or ERP systems