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About Our Client

For a leading international company, we are looking for an Industrial Controller to join their team in the Monza and Brianza area, Italy.

Mission:

Support the factory’s cost and efficiency targets by providing accurate financial information, identifying deviations early and proposing corrective actions. Act as a finance business partner to plant management, translating operational performance into financial insights that support decision-making. Serve as the main point of contact for the Italian business unit on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), covering manufacturing, logistics and obsolescence costs.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial closing and reporting.

- Partner with plant management to analyse factory performance, improve operational efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities.

- Lead the factory’s budgeting, forecasting and periodic financial reviews.

- Analyse manufacturing costs and deviations, providing clear explanations and supporting practical corrective action plans.

- Calculate costs for new and reformulated products, efficiency projects and capital investments, as required.

- Consolidate COGS information across manufacturing sites, procurement,



logistics and other relevant functions supplying the Italian business unit.

- Communicate COGS performance and its financial impact to the Italian Finance team.

- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies, and support financial audits.

- Collaborate with operational and finance teams across Europe on regional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

- At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial finance or controlling, preferably in FMCG.

- Strong knowledge of financial closing, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing and operational cost analysis.

- Advanced Excel and experience with SAP.

- Native Italian and advanced English.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial and operational data into actionable recommendations.

- Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with operational and finance teams.

- Strong organisational skills, ownership and attention to accuracy and deadlines.

- An adaptable mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Salary range: €45,000–€50,000 gross per year.

Expected start date: February 2027.

Location: Monza and Brianza area, Italy.

📌 Confidential Industrial Controller - Italy (Milano)
🏢 ACTUAL TALENT
📍 Milano