Business & Financial Controller

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  • Milano
  • Tempo indeterminato
  • Full time
  • 29 giorni fa
Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.At Diesel's Headoffice in Milan (Italy), we are looking for a Business & Financial Controller to join our Controlling Department.The role will report directly to the Financial Controlling Manager within the European Finance Team and will work in close collaboration with both the HQ Controlling and Administration departments, as well as with local administration teams across the region.The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving cost-efficiency initiatives across the organization and ensuring the timely and accurate execution of closing and planning processes for the assigned countries. A key part of the role will also involve strengthening the partnership with key business stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making and financial performance improvements.Activities
  • Actual closure: perform month end closure activities, in accordance with group policy and calendar, for the European Legal Entities assigned.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: support the controlling team and the Business partner for the budget & forecast process of the Europe region, according to the Countries/costs assigned, gathering input and developing an understanding of budget profile, including variances by channels, investment, operating expenses, Capex and Cash Flow, providing analysis of the financial forecasts;
  • Financial Control: grant data accuracy and reliability, in accordance with Group policies and procedures, interfacing with those functions helpful to support the daily work both at regional and HQ level. Support Europe Financial controlling manager and Business Partners in data analysis and in the decision-making process, providing with the first level of analysis and comments.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitoring and analyzing the region's performance against its business targets, budget / forecast vs actual, identifying potential risk, issues and variances to plans, reporting performance to the Regional management & Business partner;
  • Reporting: support the controlling team to build and maintain a valuable reporting package to share monthly results with all Business Partners.
  • Cross Functional Relationships: Build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within the organization and HQ Strategic, Planning and Control Function;
Requirements
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in Financial Controlling or a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
  • Fluency in English; additional European languages are considered a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skills
  • Knowledge of SAP is required
  • Familiarity with Hyperion and/or Board is considered an advantage
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization
  • Solid financial acumen and business understanding
  • Foundational knowledge of accounting principles
What we offer🏠 A Full Time Permanent Contract🙌An awesome, young and dynamic team👜 Possibility to work in the European HQ of one of the leading Italian fashion companies belonging to one of the most important luxury fashion groups👖 A generous employee discount on Diesel and OTB group Brands🏳️‍🌈 Highly inclusive working environmentAs part of OTB Group, we work in a proactive environment, where everyone is challenged to achieve new goals, outstanding performances are recognized, and valuable career opportunities are provided to all employees.For us People come first: we have an international environment with employees of 60 nationalities and more than 60% women, with 35 years as average age.#LI-LZ #DSLPrivacy policy available here: apps.otb.net/hr-gdpr/Privacy policy available here:Location:Milano, ITSeniority: ProfessionalEmployment Type: Full timeFunction: Finance and Administration

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