Senior Manager Controlling Italy
- Milano
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Lead and manage financial analysis of customer profitability, including pricing models, trade budget performance, and gross margin evaluation, to support strategic decision-making.
- Act as a strategic business partner to the Sales department by delivering timely and accurate insights on customer and product P&L, and recommending actions to enhance profitability.
- Oversee trade budget management systems, including monitoring deductions, promotional spend, and post-audit evaluations of trade investments to ensure cost efficiency and financial discipline.
- Drive the planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reconciliation processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and corporate standards.
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting (Customer, Product, and Management P&L), while maintaining high-quality data across all relevant systems and tools.
- Analyse key P&L drivers and deviations, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to senior management and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to cross-functional projects and support the implementation of corporate initiatives, process improvements, and new controlling standards.
- Support internal controls, compliance with Freudenberg Group guidelines, and financial audits by maintaining proper documentation and system integrity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in business controlling within a sales-driven organization, with a solid understanding of operational processes.
- Strong analytical skills with proven ability to manage costing, financial modelling, and assess the impact of business decisions on key performance indicators.
- Expert-level proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and power BI
- Fluent in English , both spoken and written; C1 Level
- Deep understanding of business and financial processes, including Local GAAP, IFRS, and the financial implications of strategic decisions.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work independently, manage conflicts, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership competencies including building high-performing teams, developing team members, and driving results through effective collaboration and influence.