Site Controller

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Who are we at B. Kolor?

B. Kolor is a company where innovation, quality, and creativity converge to shape the future of beauty—where every product embodies the perfect balance of modern technology, superior performance, and a premium image.

Now part of Givaudan, the global leader in Fragrances & Flavors, B.Kolor makeup & Skincare stands as a pioneering force in makeup and skin care, bringing unmatched expertise to the world’s most prestigious and trendsetting beauty brands.

For the last 24 years, we have set the standard for color cosmetics and skincare, distinguished by our boutique approach to service, ensuring tailor-made solutions for each client. Our headquarters near Milan (Treviglio) serves as the nerve center of creativity, flexibility and collaboration, allowing us to push the boundaries of product improvement while maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and service.

As one of the fastest-growing suppliers in the industry, we go beyond being a manufacturer—we are a strategic partner, anticipating trends, pioneering creative formulations, and delivering exceptional beauty experiences that redefine the market, season after season.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our dynamic team. You will help improve financial operations, providing main insights into sales growth drivers, project pipelines, cost structures, and profitability. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and IT to develop pricing tools and financial systems within our existing SAP framework.

Main Responsibilities:

Business performance monitoring

• Implement monthly sales reporting: growth drivers, project pipeline evolution, and success rate with relevant insights.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of costs across raw materials, bulk production, filling (manual, automatic, semi-automatic lines), packaging, and co-packing alternatives and provide detailed cost analysis.
• Implement Profitability reporting through product costing analysis and profitability by client, product form, and other relevant categories.

Business Planning

• Prepare the sales and operating expenses forecast (monthly, quarterly).
• Drive the yearly sales, capex, and expense budget process.
• Support the 5 years Business Plan design and implementation and yearly updates.

Process and systems

• Support sales team with tools to define selling prices for developed products and pricing guidance for new product development.
• Work closely with the IT department to develop and enhance financial systems within the existing SAP framework.
• Assess and Improve internal controls in collaboration with the Group Finance and Controlling teams of Givaudan.

Functional excellence

• Be a co-pilot to the Managing Director to improve performance and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate functional-related activities to ensure accuracy and robustness of financial monthly closing & reporting process through efficient employment of cost center and cost allocation principles.
• Identify any cost optimization opportunities.

Who are you?

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or CMA.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment in cosmetics or skincare, chemical, or pharma. A background in business process engineering.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proficiency in SAP and other financial management systems.
• Work collaboratively across departments.
• Italian and English required.

Job Location: Treviglio (BG) – Italy (30-40 min commute from Milan)

What We Offer:

• Great benefits package.
• A dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.