Strategic Finance Controller: Cost, Forecast & Insights

CALZATURIFICIO STEPHEN S.R.L.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CCNL Industria

Meal vouchers

Flexible time and smart working

High-impact role in fashion brand

International environment across EMEA,

Job summary

CALZATURIFICIO STEPHEN S.R.L. in Lombardy, Italy, is seeking a Controller focused on General Expenses to strengthen the Controlling Team. The role partners with business functions to monitor costs, support planning, reporting, and performance analysis across channels and regions.

You will drive monthly Actuals vs Forecast, manage accruals, and contribute to presentations for senior management. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Economics/Finance, 3–5 years in Controlling/FP&A, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in Controlling / FP&A roles.
• Background in fashion / luxury, retail, or consumer goods environments.
• Hands-on experience budgeting and forecasting in multi-channel, multi-country setups.
• Advanced Excel; SAP and BI platforms; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a finance business partner, supporting budget owners and evaluating profitability by channel and region.
• Monitor discount trends, markdown policies, margin evolution, and spending trends.
• Support store openings/closures in collaboration with Finance Director and Business Controller.
• Perform monthly Actuals vs Forecast analysis, manage accruals, and prepare management presentations.
• Drive reporting process improvements, data flows, and BI tool adoption (SAP, BI, Excel).

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong finance partner mindset

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree in Economics or Finance or Business Administration

Tools

SAP BW

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

CALZATURIFICIO STEPHEN S.R.L. in Lombardy, Italy, is seeking a Controller focused on General Expenses to strengthen the Controlling Team. The role partners with business functions to monitor costs, support planning, reporting, and performance analysis across channels and regions.

You will drive monthly Actuals vs Forecast, manage accruals, and contribute to presentations for senior management. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Economics/Finance, 3–5 years in Controlling/FP&A, and