Senior Controller (M/F/D)

Würth Phoenix; Trentino-Alto Adige; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work option

Meal vouchers

Training and certifications

International projects

Job summary

Würth IT is seeking a Senior Controller in northern Italy to act as a trusted business partner, turning data into decisive insights and guiding budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis. You will optimize KPI-based reporting, collaborate with global stakeholders, and advance digitalization of finance processes.

The role requires 5+ years in Controlling, strong SAP FI/CO know-how, and fluency in Italian, German and English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Finance, Financial Management or a comparable qualification
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Controlling with solid accounting knowledge
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Ability to work independently, in a structured and results-oriented manner
• Entrepreneurship, pragmatic approach, focus on continuous improvements
• Advanced MS Office skills, SAP FI/CO; experience with reporting and BI tools is a plus
• Strong presentation skills and ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
• Thriving in an international environment and cross-functional collaboration
• Affinitiy for IT and digitalization of finance and controlling processes
• Commitment to continuous personal and professional development
• Fluency in Italian, very good German and English

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted business partner to management on financial and operational matters
• Developing and optimizing management reports, KPI-based steering instruments, and reporting processes
• Performing cost, profitability and ad-hoc analyses with clear recommendations
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and mid-term planning with business leaders
• Analyzing monthly/annual results including contribution margins and key drivers
• Identifying plan-versus-actual deviations and proposing corrective actions
• Evaluating business cases, investments and pricing models for profitability
• Improving data quality, reporting transparency and controlling processes
• Collaborating with Project Controlling, Finance and international teams to harmonize processes
• Driving digitalization and automation of reporting and controlling

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent working

Process improvement

Presentation skills

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional

Stakeholder mgmt

Digitalization & automation

Multilingual communication

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Finance/Controlling background

Tools

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Job description

You have a strong getting things done mentality, an eye for detail, a passion for continuous improvement, and the courage to explore innovative solutions? Then welcome to Würth IT!

You are passionate about driving change, taking ownership, and turning data into meaningful business decisions? Then we'd love to get to know you.

As Senior Controller you act as a competent business partner turning complex financial data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted business partner to management, team leaders, and stakeholders on financial and operational matters
• Analyzing, developing and optimizing management reports, KPI-based steering instruments, controlling tools, and reporting processes
• Performing cost-, profitability- and ad-hoc analyses, translating complex data into meaningful insights and into recommendations for decision-making
• Driving budgeting, forecasting and mid-term planning processes in close collaboration with business leaders and functional experts
• Analyzing monthly and annual financial results, including contribution margins, profit center performance and key business drivers
• Identifying plan-versus-actual deviations, assessing underlying causes and supporting the definition and tracking of corrective actions
• Evaluating business cases, investments, projects as well as service pricing models regarding profitability, cost efficiency and economic viability
• Continuously improving data quality, reporting transparency and controlling processes to support fact-based decision-making
• Collaborating closely with Project Controlling, Finance, team leaders and the international organization to harmonize processes, KPIs and reporting standards
• Driving the digitalization and automation of reporting and controlling processes and proactively identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and value creation

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Finance, Financial Management or a comparable qualification
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Controlling combined with solid accounting knowledge and a good understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Used to work independently, in a structured and results-oriented manner and taking over responsibilities
• Entrepreurship, pragmatic approach, focus on continuous improvements
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as solid SAP knowledge (FI/CO); experience with reporting and BI tools is an advantage
• Strong presentation skills, ability to engage with stakeholders at different organizational levels and to communicate effectively and confidently
• Thriving in an international environment and enjoying collaborating with cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders
• Strong affinity for IT and a keen interest in the digitalization and automation of finance and controlling processes
• Highly committed to continuous personal and professional development
• Fluency in Italian, very good German and English language skills

We offer

• The opportunity to work with a highly qualified and motivated team
• Involvement in international projects within the Würth IT
• Flexible working hours, including the possibility of remote work
• Competitive compensation package including a variable bonus component
• Company performance bonus convertible into a wide range of welfare and benefit options
• Continuous training and the opportunity to obtain company-sponsored certifications
• Meal vouchers, accident insurance, and supplementary health insurance
• A young and dynamic working environment that regularly promotes employee events such as sports activities, informal dinners, cultural visits, and more