Our Client is a a leading multinational company in its sector, leader in its sector. The company, solid and innovative, with thousands of employees worldwide, is experiencing a phase of growth, both organic and inorganic, which is further strengthening its leadership position in its market with significant investments, including in Italy.
With the aim of supporting this phase of development and to strengthen its organisation, we are looking for a:
Industrial Controller Lead
Location:
South of Rome
The role
* Ensuring that all monthly financial reporting requirements are met accurately and on time. Provides meaningful financial information and analysis to Budget & Reporting Manager, Finance Director and to the local management team when required.
* Responsible for preparing the site’s financial forecast and actuals on a monthly basis. Review with the Budget & Reporting Manager, Finance Director and submit timely to meet Corporate Finance deadlines. Prepare reconciliation for the Monthly calls and explain the actual results and drivers.
* Perform variance analysis on costs, prices and margins
* Partnering with the local management team in day-to-day operations, particularly in financial matters such as capital investments, departmental expense reviews, and costing.
* Responsible for elaborating the business justification for Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) working with Engineering department.
* Supporting the Budget & Reporting Manager and Finance Director in developing the annual statutory financial statements.
* Responsible for coordinating and preparing the annual budget process and strategic plan. Prepare the annual budget, collaborate with Budget & Reporting Manager, Finance Director to develop budget scenario and 5 years Strategic plan.
The requirements
* Education:
University Degree in Economics
* Experience:
at least 7/8 years of experience in a similar role within the Finance organisation of multinational companies
* Fluent in English
* Financial Reporting – Experience in preparing and analysing monthly financial reports, forecasts, and actual results.
* Financial Analysis & Controlling – Ability to perform variance analysis on costs, prices, and margins and provide valuable insights to management.
* Budgeting & Forecasting – Expertise in managing the budgeting process, financial planning, and mid-to-long-term projections.
* Capital Investment Analysis – Ability to prepare business justifications for Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR).
* Accounting Standards & Statutory Reporting – Knowledge of local and international accounting regulations to support financial statements preparation.
* ERP Systems & Data Analysis Tools – Experience with ERP software and financial analysis tools
The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, business acumen, proactivity and initiative, teamwork and influencing skills, as well as adaptability and openness to change.