We are a growing international cosmetics manufacturing company focused on operational excellence, financial discipline, and long‐term sustainable growth. Due to our expansion in Crema, Italy we are looking for an experienced and hands‐on Financial Controller who will act as a key business partner to management while coordinating closely with our external accounting office.Position OverviewThe Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial management, reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and controlling activities. While transactional accounting and statutory bookkeeping are managed by an external accounting office, this role will ensure accuracy, compliance, financial visibility, and strong business support for operational and strategic decisions.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations in a manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and analyze monthly management reports, KPIs, and financial performance indicatorsMonitor profitability, production costs, margins, and operational efficiencyLead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processesDevelop and maintain cost controlling and inventory valuation processesSupport pricing decisions and business case evaluationsCoordination with External Accounting OfficeCoordinate and supervise cooperation with the external accounting providerReview monthly accounting closes, VAT filings, payroll data, and statutory reportsEnsure timely and accurate submission of financial informationAct as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors, banks, and authoritiesCash Flow & ComplianceAssist with cash management and update cash flow forecastMonitor receivables, payables, and inventory levelsEnsure compliance with local accounting, tax, and financial regulationsImprove internal controls and financial processesBusiness PartnershipProvide financial insights and recommendations to senior managementSupport operational teams with financial analysis and decision‐makingParticipate in process improvement and ERP/reporting optimization initiativesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldMinimum 5 years of experience in finance/controlling, preferably within manufacturingStrong understanding of management accounting, financial analysis, business and management principlesKnowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical skillsEffective organizational and interpersonal skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively internally and externallyProfessional proficiency in Italian and English (must have)Nice to HaveExperience with production costing and inventory managementExperience in international environmentsKnowledge of Oracle EBSOur OfferKey finance role with direct impact on business decisionsCollaborative and professional working environmentOpportunity to shape financial processes and reporting standardsStable employment in a growing manufacturing businessCompetitive salary and benefits packageProfessional development opportunities#J-18808-Ljbffr