Role Summary
As Head of Controlling Italy, you will lead our national controlling function and act as a strategic partner to the business. Reporting to the Country CFO, you will take on a strategic leadership role with strong business impact, collaborating with international and EMEA stakeholders while driving and shaping business performance, transformation, and supporting strategic growth in a dynamic industrial environment. The role can be based on our site in Zola Predosa (BO) or Casella (GE), but will be required to travel to the other Italian sites on a regular basis according to specific needs.
Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long?term planning processes
Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership
Drive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities
Oversee controlling activities across four manufacturing sites
Strengthen cost control, productivity, and profitability
Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales
Lead, develop, and inspire a high?performing controlling team
Ensure compliance with group policies and reporting standards
Support strategic initiatives, investments, and transformation projects
Qualifications
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A;,



ideally in manufacturing
Proven leadership experience (minimum 3–5 years managing teams)
Strong expertise in financial planning & analysis, cost/plant controlling and standard costing, KPI development and performance management, and investment evaluation and cash?flow management
Experience in multinational environments
Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
Fluent in Italian and English (French is a plus)
Benefits
A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team
Tailored development opportunities to support your growth
Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs
Annual Premio Plan
Company car (depending on the location)
Gross annual salary range of €****** – €****** (level Quadro according to the Italian CLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are guided by our behaviours – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution.
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📌 Head Of Controlling Italy (Zola Predosa)
🏢 Axis Communications
📍 Zola Predosa