Head of Controlling Italy

ppAs Head of Controlling Italy, you will lead our national controlling function and act as a strategic partner to the business. Reporting to the Country CFO, you will take on a strategic leadership role with strong business impact, collaborating with international and EMEA stakeholders while driving and shaping business performance, transformation, and supporting strategic growth in a dynamic industrial environment. /p pThe role can be based on our site in Zola Predosa (BO) or Casella (GE), but will require regular travel to other Italian sites as needed. /p h3About The Role /h3 pIn this role, you will drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and decision support across our Italian operations. You will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, improving profitability, and supporting operational excellence. /p h3What You Will Do /h3 ul liLead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning processes /li liDeliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership /li liDrive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities /li liOversee controlling activities across four manufacturing sites /li liStrengthen cost control, productivity, and profitability /li liAct as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales /li liLead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing controlling team /li liEnsure compliance with group policies and reporting standards /li liSupport strategic initiatives, investments, and transformation projects /li /ul h3About You /h3 ul liDegree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar /li li8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FPA, ideally in manufacturing /li liProven leadership experience (min. 3–5 years managing teams) /li liStrong expertise in financial planning analysis, cost/plant controlling and standard costing, KPI development and performance management and investment evaluation and cash flow management /li liExperience in multinational environments /li liExcellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills /li liStrong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP /li liFluent Italian English required /li liFrench is a plus /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 pWe offer a gross annual salary range of €57,500 – €71,900, level Quadro according to the “Gomma Plastica Industria” Italian CLA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package. /p ul liA dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team /li liTailored development opportunities to support your growth /li liHybrid working flexibility according to company needs /li liAnnual Bonus Plan /li liCompany Car (depending on location) /li /ul pThe pay range above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered include responsibilities, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data. /p h3About Our Workplace /h3 pAliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. /p pWe are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr