Head of Controlling Italy

Role Summary

As 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. The role can be based on our site in Zola Predosa (BO) or Casella (GE), but will be required to travel to the other Italian sites on a regular basis according to specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term planning processes
• Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership
• Drive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities
• Oversee controlling activities across four manufacturing sites
• Strengthen cost control, productivity, and profitability
• Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing controlling team
• Ensure compliance with group policies and reporting standards
• Support strategic initiatives, investments, and transformation projects

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A, ideally in manufacturing
• Proven leadership experience (minimum 3–5 years managing teams)
• Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, cost/plant controlling and standard costing, KPI development and performance management, and investment evaluation and cash‑flow management
• Experience in multinational environments
• Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
• Fluent in Italian and English (French is a plus)

Benefits

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team
• Tailored development opportunities to support your growth
• Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs
• Annual Bonus Plan
• Company car (depending on the location)
• Gross annual salary range of €57.500 – €71.900 (level Quadro according to the Italian CLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We 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.