Confidential Industrial Controller - Italy

Actual Talent is the talent acquisition consultancy that offers Executive Search, RPO and Talent Solutions. About Our Client For a leading international company, we are looking for an Industrial Controller to join their team in the Monza and Brianza area, Italy.

Responsibilities

• Support the factory’s cost and efficiency targets by providing accurate financial information, identifying deviations early and proposing corrective actions.
• Act as a finance business partner to plant management, translating operational performance into financial insights that support decision-making.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Italian business unit on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), covering manufacturing, logistics and obsolescence costs.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly financial closing and reporting. • Partner with plant management to analyse factory performance, improve operational efficiency and identify cost-saving opportunities. • Lead the factory’s budgeting, forecasting and periodic financial reviews. • Analyse manufacturing costs and deviations, providing clear explanations and supporting practical corrective action plans. • Calculate costs for new and reformulated products, efficiency projects and capital investments, as required. • Consolidate COGS information across manufacturing sites, procurement, logistics and other relevant functions supplying the Italian business unit. • Communicate COGS performance and its financial impact to the Italian Finance team. • Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies, and support financial audits. • Collaborate with operational and finance teams across Europe on regional projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in industrial finance or controlling, preferably in FMCG. • Strong knowledge of financial closing, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing and operational cost analysis. • Advanced Excel and experience with SAP. • Native Italian and advanced English. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn financial and operational data into actionable recommendations. • Clear communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with operational and finance teams. • Strong organisational skills, ownership and attention to accuracy and deadlines. • An adaptable mindset and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Pay

€45,000–€50,000 gross per year.

Expected start date

February 2027.

Location

Monza and Brianza area, Italy.