Strategic Interim Controller, Italy & Greece

Abbott; Italia; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an experienced Interim Country Controller for Italy and Greece, based in Milan, to provide strong financial leadership on a fixed-term basis. You will oversee all core controlling activities, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance, partnering with regional and commercial teams to drive performance in a dynamic, international environment.

The role requires a proactive finance professional who balances operational excellence with strategic thinking, leading a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence decision-making at management level and drive change across finance and commercial functions.
• Strong business partnering capabilities, with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders in a constructive manner.
• Advanced analytical skills and proven experience in managing large data sets and leveraging data-driven insights.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and experience with financial planning and reporting systems such as Hyperion, Dodeca, or similar platforms.
• Solid accounting, compliance, and internal control expertise, ideally gained within a Big 4 environment, Internal Audit, or a comparable finance leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading business transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Native or equivalent proficiency in Italian and fluency in written and spoken English.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to operate effectively within a matrix organization and across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Previous people management experience with a focus on coaching, development, and team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner, providing financial insight and constructive challenge to support operational and commercial decision‑making.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis and develop complex forecasts, reports, and recommendations to enable informed and timely management decisions.
• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, driving timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes in accordance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Review and analyze financial performance, including P&L, balance sheet, and key business metrics, identifying risks, opportunities, and trends.
• Perform detailed variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior-year results, providing actionable insights to management.
• Prepare and present financial performance reviews, management reports, and executive presentations for the leadership team.
• Maintain a robust internal control framework and ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting activities.
• Lead and coordinate priority finance projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with business needs.
• Manage relationships with shared services, auditors, and regional finance teams to ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
• Plan, prioritize, and allocate workload across the team to ensure resources are utilized effectively and key deadlines are consistently met.
• Provide direct people management, coaching, and development support to the FP&A Analyst, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous growth.

Skills

Financial planning

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Excel

Tools

Hyperion

Dodeca

Job description

Abbott is seeking an experienced Interim Country Controller for Italy and Greece, based in Milan, to provide strong financial leadership on a fixed-term basis. You will oversee all core controlling activities, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance, partnering with regional and commercial teams to drive performance in a dynamic, international environment.

The role requires a proactive finance professional who balances operational excellence with strategic thinking, leading a