Company: IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group boasts a strong track record of growth over the past decade, with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world, 2000 employee and €1 billion of revenues. What we offer:IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place. Purpose of Position:The Controller is a member of the FP&A Team and a cross-functional actor in Irca Group transformation journey. This role is responsible for supporting key business functions in the regional company strategy and execution plans. This position works closely with the various Business teams around the world, to identify requirements and deliver solutions most meaningful for short-term and long-term decision support. This is a highly visible role for an energetic individual who can function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and who has excellent communication and collaboration skills. Activities / Responsibilities: - Supporting preparation of the annual budget and its review - Monthly Consolidated reporting preparation - BOD deck preparation - Supporting in analysis for any key category and business relevant object, preparation of monthly financial reporting, preparation of margins, KPI tracking & analysis of Actual data vs Forecast - Be a business partner to Management team in reviewing, analyzing and interpreting actual and budgetary information - Liasing with Corporate groups on any financial & reporting related matters, to ensure compliance with IFRS, Local GAAP and Corporate Policies - There will be ad-hoc projects/tasks as and when assigned by the management Requierements: - Education: Degree in Economics or Finance - Professional Skills: Experience building financial models and scenario planning, excellent ability to analyze and interpret data - Experience: 3 years of experience (ideally in manufaturing and private equity owned companies) - Language Skills: Proficient English written & spoken - Computer Skills: MS Office, Advanced Presentation & Excel Skills, Knowledge of ERP systems Tagetik SAP BW/AFO - Behavioural Requirements:Self-motivated individual with excellent analytical & communication skills; Versatile team player - _