Description
At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL
At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We're not searching for perfection—we're looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow, you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow.
Senior Business Controller – IT & Digital Transformation
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
You will be a key member of the Central Controlling team, acting as a Business Partner for the IT and Digital Transformation department globally. Your mission will be to ensure financial transparency, strategic alignment, and performance optimization for technology-driven business solutions.
Your main responsibilities:
Financial Reporting, Accounting & Performance Analysis
* Lead and improve financial closing activities (monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful variance analysis.
* Manage accounting closing processes and ensure accurate financial statements in compliance with standards.
* Develop impactful financial dashboards and KPI analyses to support executive decision-making.
* Identify cost efficiencies while balancing innovation and operational needs.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Scenario Planning
* Drive annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for IT and Digital programs, aligned with strategic transformation roadmaps.
* Facilitate cross-functional alignment between controlling, IT governance, and transformation offices.
Governance & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, Group Accounting standards, and local financial regulations.
* Guide process improvements by driving digitalization and automation in financial reporting and controlling, while leading project tracking and performance monitoring.
* Support assurance activities including audit processes, regulatory inquiries, and financial risk assessments, with a particular focus on digital operations and controls.
IT Capex, Investment & Project Controlling
* Provide financial leadership in the Digital initiatives business case development, investment proposals, and lifecycle cost analysis.
* Collaborate with PMO and IT leaders to align strategic priorities with financial execution and controlling metrics.
* Monitor Capex execution by projects and coordinate IR preparation, submission, and follow-up.
Qualifications
WHAT'S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE
* University degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting.
* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial processes, and reporting standards.
* Proven experience with IT and digital transformation projects, with the ability to translate technical requirements into effective financial controls.
* Fluent English is essential, both written and spoken, for daily communication in an international environment.
* Basic understanding of Italian is required to interact with local teams and documentation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data analysis).
* Familiarity with JDE (JD Edwards) ERP systems for financial and operational processes.
* Experience with BI automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Qlik, or similar) to support reporting and data-driven decision-making.
* Analytical & organized: Translates complex financial data into clear insights for decision-making.
* Accounting mindset: Strong ability to interpret KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting accuracy.
* Data-driven & results-oriented: Uses quantitative analysis to drive efficiency and impact.
* Proactive & accountable: Anticipates needs, takes ownership, and delivers effective solutions.
* Resilient under pressure: Handles deadlines and demanding deliveries with consistency and accuracy.
* Collaborative: good team player fostering alignment and shared communication.
OUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDS
Be Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably.
(We're building it every day — and we'd love your help.)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow
• Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow
• The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance
• Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference — in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve
• Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being.