Job DescriptionDatalogic is looking for a Business Unit Senior Controller, this position will be a key member of Planning & Control and will actively contribute in shaping the future of Datalogic's success inside the controlling team in Calderara di Reno (BO).
Role Mission: The role will act as a strategic finance partner to the business, providing rigorous analysis, forward-looking insight, and clear recommendations that drive informed decision-making, accountability, and sustainable performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for BU sales, capex, and operating costs - challenging assumptions and aligning financial targets with business strategy in close partnership with business management.
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to BU leaders, translating P&L results and financial performance into clear, actionable insights that drive timely and informed business decisions.
- Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting and statistical analysis, proactively highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends beyond the numbers.
- Act as a trusted sparring partner to the BU General Manager, actively contributing to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
- Conduct product profitability and investment return analyses; partner with BU management in the development of new product business cases, bringing financial judgement to support go/no-go decisions.
- Monitor sales and margin evolution, delivering variance analysis vs. budget and prior year with clear narrative and recommended corrective actions.
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across the organization, acting as a connector between finance and business to foster a performance-driven culture.
- Foster the adoption of new business analytics tools, partnering with relevant teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-support capabilities across the BUs.
Requirements: - Education (School/Specialization): Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics
- Languages: Fluent English and Italian; written and verbal communication
- Experience: At least 5 years of proven controlling expertise in complex multinational environments, in companies where the control is deeply involved into the business.
Other Informations and Specific Skills:- Knowledge of the main MS Office tools (excellent Excel and PowerPoint proficiency)
- Accounting and strong numeric and analytical skills, detail-orientation
- Highly organized with a reliable working method
- Business acumen
- Ability to work proactively and in a support role
- Highly driven with an ability to work effectively both under own initiative and in a fast paced and challenging context
- Curious, willing to learn attitude
- Team worker, good communication and listening skills
- Willing to travel would be considered as a plus
