Confidential Industrial Controller - Italy

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About Our Client

For a leading international company, we are looking for an Industrial Controller to join their team in the Monza and Brianza area, Italy.

Mission:

Support the factory’s cost and efficiency targets by providing accurate financial information, identifying deviations early and proposing corrective actions. Act as a finance business partner to plant management, translating operational performance into financial insights that support decision-making. Serve as the main point of contact for the Italian business unit on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), covering manufacturing, logistics and obsolescence costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial closing and reporting.

• Partner with plant management to analyse factory performance, improve operational efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Lead the factory’s budgeting, forecasting and periodic financial reviews.

• Analyse manufacturing costs and deviations, providing clear explanations and supporting practical corrective action plans.

• Calculate costs for new and reformulated products, efficiency projects and capital investments, as required.

• Consolidate COGS information across manufacturing sites, procurement, logistics and other relevant functions supplying the Italian business unit.

• Communicate COGS performance and its financial impact to the Italian Finance team.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies, and support financial audits.

• Collaborate with operational and finance teams across Europe on regional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial finance or controlling, preferably in FMCG.

• Strong knowledge of financial closing, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing and operational cost analysis.

• Advanced Excel and experience with SAP.

• Native Italian and advanced English.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with operational and finance teams.

• Strong organisational skills, ownership and attention to accuracy and deadlines.

• An adaptable mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Salary range: €45,000–€50,000 gross per year.

Expected start date: February 2027.