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Global Associate Business Controller
Posting Date: 23 Apr 2025
City: Genova
Location: Genova, IT, 16128
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: Global Planning & Control
Level of experience: Intermediate
RINA is currently recruiting for a Global Associate Business Controller to join its office in Genoa (Italy) within the Global Planning & Control Division.
Mission
As a Global Associate Business Controller, you will play a crucial role in partnering with business unit leaders to provide financial oversight and influence operational decisions to optimize performance and achieve strategic objectives. Your key responsibility will involve implementing management control systems to monitor, evaluate, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes.
Key Accountabilities
* Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance measurement systems to track progress towards strategic goals and objectives.
* Analyze performance data to identify areas of improvement and drive operational excellence.
* Provide regular feedback to business unit leaders on performance against targets and benchmarks.
* Cost Management: Conduct cost analysis and cost-benefit assessments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
* Implement cost control measures and monitor cost drivers to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints and strategic priorities.
* Collaborate with operations teams to develop cost-effective strategies for resource allocation and utilization.
* Process Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in business processes and recommend process improvements to enhance productivity and streamline operations.
* Lead cross-functional teams in process reengineering initiatives, leveraging technology and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
* Establish performance targets and benchmarks for process optimization and monitor progress towards achieving goals.
* Risk Management and Internal Controls: Assess internal control systems to mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
* Implement risk management frameworks to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks, including financial, operational, and reputational risks.
* Conduct internal audits and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
* Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with business unit leaders to develop annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
* Track budget performance and variance analysis, providing insights into areas of improvement or concern.
* Assist in the development of financial strategies to achieve business objectives and targets.
* Strategic Planning and Decision Support: Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to evaluate the potential impact of strategic decisions on business performance and profitability.
* Collaborate with senior management to develop strategic plans and initiatives aligned with overall corporate objectives.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance Management, or Economics
Qualifications
Qualifications:
* 3-5 years of experience in performance management, process improvement, and cost optimization initiatives.
* Strong understanding of management control principles, including performance measurement, cost accounting, and process optimization.
* Proven ability to drive change and implement process improvements within a complex organizational environment.
* Leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus on strategic initiatives.
* Project management skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from initiation to implementation.
* Adaptability and resilience in navigating organizational dynamics and driving change in a dynamic business environment.
* Fluency in Italian and a good level of English are mandatory.
* Address the way - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way.
* Build network - Forge trust relationships across departments and outside the organization.
* Client intimacy - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction.
* Earn trust - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity.
* Make effective decisions - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources, and constraints.
* Manage emotions - Recognize one's and other's emotions and express and regulate reactions.
* Pioneer change - Actively embrace change and benefit from new circumstances.
* Promote sustainable development - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a role model.
* Think forward - Capitalize on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future.
With over 5,800 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational company providing certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision, vendor inspection, training, and engineering consultancy services across various sectors. Our business model covers the full project development process, from concept to completion, ensuring technical, environmental, safety, and sometimes economic and financial sustainability.
At RINA, we strive to create a work environment where every individual is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant with Italian Law n. 68/99.
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