Business Controller Milano

Business Controller
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Our client is one of the most important companies operating internationally.

The business controller is responsible for the controlling activities (monthly closing, forecast, budgeting, ad hoc analysis) for different areas of the business.

Business partnering with the key business teams and constantly interfacing with the accounting and reporting team.

With the supervision of the manager, the controller should understand key trends of Net Sales and PL lines, trigger questions and challenges to the business and maintaining the "fundamentals" under control (i. E.

OI delivery).

Key Responsabilities Participate, supports, coordinates the implementation of the reporting (such as Weekly Sales Report, PL monthly closing, etc. . . ).

Support the improvement and establishment of controlling systems, developing and monitoring business performance metrics (such as aur, Traffic, Conversion Rate, etc. . . ).

Analyze and benchmarks financial performance (such as margins and cost variance analysis, etc. . . ).

Participate in, support and coordinate the implementation of planning processes (Forecast, Budget, Multi Year Plan).

Act as business partner, providing also ad hoc analysis or reporting.

Proactively identify communicate Risk Opportunities and mitigation plans.

Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget, forecast, previous year Ensures that regional financial statements are accurate, complete and in accordance with corporate requirements, corporate policies and industry practices Implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures Provides insightful budget information to the Business Leaders to assist in controlling costs and in understanding the financial consequences of every potential course of action Provides substantial support to the periodic country performance reporting and appraisal processes by performing financial analysis, and providing consolidated quality local business decision making materials, to enable effective decision-making and allowing timely interventions by the Top Management.

Requirements Educational Background in Economics, Finance, Accounting Solid experience with Office software packages, SAP knowledge, Hyperion Planning Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills Sound judgment and independent decision making Fluency in English language Ability to work under pressure and in complex situations Interpersonal / communication skills Attention to detail and time, project-management skills People management