Production Controller
Novara | PE-Backed Manufacturing Group | Plant Controlling | Operations Finance
The Business
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We are partnering with a leading private equity-backed manufacturing group with a significant operational footprint in Northern Italy.
As the business continues to professionalise its finance function and drive stronger operational performance, they are looking to appoint a Production Controller to support the manufacturing site in Novara .
This is a highly operational finance position, working closely with both the Finance team and Plant Management , with a strong focus on production performance, cost control, efficiency, and margin improvement.
The Opportunity
The Production Controller will take ownership of the financial analysis and controlling activities related to the manufacturing operation, providing clear visibility over production costs, variances, efficiency, and profitability.




You will act as a key finance business partner to the plant leadership team, helping to identify performance gaps, improve cost transparency, and support operational decision-making.
Key responsibilities will include:
Own and develop plant and production controlling activities for the Novara site.
Analyse production costs, standard costs, actual costs and manufacturing variances .
Monitor key operational KPIs including labour efficiency, material usage, scrap, yield, productivity and overhead absorption .
Lead monthly analysis of actuals vs. budget and forecast , explaining key operational and financial variances.
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process for the production site.
Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Plant Management to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, margins and cost control .
Analyse product and customer profitability , contribution margins and cost drivers.
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