Purpose of PositionWe are seeking a highly experienced and business-oriented Financial Controller to lead financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis for our U.S. operations. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across commercial, industrial, R&D, and procurement functions.
This individual will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing performance visibility, while ensuring alignment with global financial standards and HQ expectations.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasts across all business units
- Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis
- Ensure alignment between financial plans and business strategy across product categories and channels
- Partner with department leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes
Performance Management
- Own monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, delivering insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers
- Track and analyze key KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities
- Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational performance
- Drive accountability across functions through clear performance visibility
Business Partnership
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision-making across teams.
- Move beyond reporting to actively shape business strategy and outcomes
- Support new product launches, pricing decisions, and investment planning
Reporting & Communication
- Prepare high-quality financial presentations for HQ, Board, and shareholders
- Ensure accuracy and consistency with Group accounting principles
- Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights
- Interface regularly with global finance leadership
Data & Analytics
- Enhance data-driven reporting capabilities within FP&A
- Leverage tools such as Board BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting
- Consolidate and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights
- Improve data quality, accessibility, and standardization across the organization
Team Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
- Implement best practices, tools, and processes in alignment with HQ guidance
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills and Experience- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Managerial Finance
- Experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Proven ability to operate as a business partner, not just an analyst
- Fluency in Italian is required
- Experience working in matrixed, global environments, ideally with European headquarters
- Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution
Compensation: Starting at $130,000 Annually
