Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.At Diesel's Head Office in Milan, we are looking for a Senior Business & Financial Controller with a strong focus on the Retail channel to join our Controlling Department.The role will report directly to the Financial Controlling Manager within the European Finance Team and will work in close collaboration with both the HQ Controlling and Administration departments, as well as with local administration teams across the region.The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving cost-efficiency initiatives across the organization and ensuring the timely and accurate execution of closing and planning processes for the assigned countries. A key part of the role will also involve strengthening the partnership with key business stakeholders to support data-driven decision‐making and financial performance improvements.ActivitiesActual closure : Perform month-end closing activities for the assigned major European legal entities, in accordance with Group policies, procedures, and reporting calendar.Budgeting & Forecasting : support the controlling team and the Business partner for the budget & forecast process of the Europe region, according to the Countries / costs assigned, gathering input and developing an understanding of budget profile, including variances by channels, investment, operating expenses, Capex and Cash Flow, providing analysis of the financial forecasts. A specific focus on IFRS16 may be required.Financial Control : grant data accuracy and reliability, in accordance with Group policies and procedures, interfacing with those functions helpful to support the daily work both at regional and HQ level. Support Europe Financial controlling manager and Business Partners in data analysis and in the decision‐making process, providing with the first level of analysis and comments.Performance Analysis : Monitoring and analyzing the region's performance against its business targets, budget / forecast vs actual, identifying potential risk, issues and variances to plans, reporting performance to the Regional management & Business partner; Reporting: support the controlling team to build and maintain a valuable reporting package to share monthly results with all Business Partners.Cross Functional Relationships : Build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within the organization and HQ Strategic, Planning and Control Function; Manager support: As a Senior Controller, support the Retail Controlling Manager in coordinating junior team members, providing guidance and day-to-day support, and contributing to major strategic initiatives and decision‐making activities related to the Retail channel.RequirementsMinimum of 7 years of experience in Financial Controlling or a related fieldBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related disciplineFluency in English; additional European languages are considered a plusProficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel skillsKnowledge of SAP is requiredFamiliarity with Hyperion and / or Board is considered an advantageStrong analytical and problem‐solving skillsConfident in public speaking and presenting financial insights to senior stakeholdersExcellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizationSolid financial acumen and business understandingSound knowledge of accounting principles, with IFRS 16 expertise requiredWhat we offerA Tempo pieno Permanent ContractAn awesome, young and dynamic teamPossibility to work in the European HQ of one of the leading Italian fashion companies belonging to one of the most important luxury fashion groupsA generous employee discount on Diesel and OTB group BrandsHighly inclusive working environmentAs part of OTB Group, we work in a proactive environment, where everyone is challenged to achieve new goals, outstanding performances are recognized, and valuable career opportunities are provided to all employees.For us People come first : we have an international environment with employees of 60 nationalities and more than 60% women, with 35 years as average age.J-18808-Ljbffr#J-18808-Ljbffr