Pay rate €650 - €750 per day

Location: Nichelino A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Head of Controlling to support its finance function based in Nichelino during a period of transition. This is a hands-on operational finance role supporting two manufacturing sites, with a particular focus on industrial controlling, product costing, inventory management and performance analysis. This role will suit an experienced Plant Controller, Industrial Controller or Head of Controlling with a strong manufacturing background.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manufacturing performance reporting and analysis
- Product costing and production cost analysis
- Cost centre reporting and variance analysis
- Inventory analysis, valuation and stock movement reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting activities
- Monthly management reporting
- Business performance reviews and KPI tracking
- Supporting operational decision-making through financial insight
- Business Partner with stakeholders across the business, including Plant leadership teams, Operations, Accounting and Finance

Candidate Profile:

- Fluent Italian and English




- Significant experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong industrial / plant controlling expertise
- Proven product costing and standard costing experience
- Strong knowledge of inventory reporting and valuation
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production teams
- Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capabilities
- Excellent business partnering skills
- Confidence operating within a factory-based environment
- Immediately available

Sites & Travel:

The role supports two manufacturing locations within Northern Italy. Requirements include:

- Primary presence at the main manufacturing site
- Regular travel to a second production facility
- Strong engagement with operational stakeholders across both locations

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational finance professional to make an immediate impact within a complex manufacturing environment while helping to strengthen and develop the wider finance function.

📌 Interim Head of Controlling (Nichelino)
🏢 Jss
📍 Nichelino