PMission /ppThe Controller Europe reports to the Finance Director Europe and is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial processes in the subsidiaries. The Controller Europe will oversee cross regional tasks as well as dealing with corporate functions. He/She will act as a sparring partner to the General Manager to ensure the right level of support to the Retail Network through business review, performance analysis and compliance review. /ppMain Responsibilities /ppGroup reporting /pulliSales reporting /liliMonthly IFRS reporting and variance analysis /liliAdditional information reporting /liliMargin analysis stock monitoring /li /ulpManagement control /pulliBudget and planning process: liaise with Department heads, prepare budget presentations and follow-up correct implementation of decisions /liliPrepare business plan for store opening approval /liliCAPEX monitoring /liliCost control and variance analysis /liliMonitoring of stores sales transactions /li /ulpBusiness Support /pulliSupport the General Manager and commercial team through analysis of the performance indicators business reviews /liliAssist Business functions in cost monitoring and budget management /liliWorks in collaboration with the stores to improve compliance and performance /liliProvides weekly performance analysis of the country, by store, product line, etc. /li /ulpInternal Control /pulliEnsure that a proper set of procedures and controls are in place to comply with the Group’s internal control standards /liliSupport the Retail Network to comply with the Group’s internal control standards by developing IT instruments, dealing with the HQ departments to update the procedures, of the procedures and controls are in place (i.e. inventory control, employees transactions, anti-money laundering) /li /ulpProfile /pulliAt least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position within an International environment (fashion, luxury retail industry will be a plus). /liliGraduate in Economics, Finance or Business Administration. /liliExcellent interpersonal and communication skills and proactive attitude. /liliFluency in English (Italian will be a plus). /li /ul