Financial Controller

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Full Time Bartlett, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

We are seeking a highly experienced and business-oriented Financial Controller to lead financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis for our U.S. operations. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across commercial, industrial, R&D, and procurement functions.

This individual will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing performance visibility, while ensuring alignment with global financial standards and HQ expectations.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasts across all business units
• Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis
• Ensure alignment between financial plans and business strategy across product categories and channels
• Partner with department leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes

• Own monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, delivering insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers
• Track and analyze key KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational performance
• Drive accountability across functions through clear performance visibility

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision-making across teams.
• Move beyond reporting to actively shape business strategy and outcomes
• Support new product launches, pricing decisions, and investment planning

• Prepare high-quality financial presentations for HQ, Board, and shareholders
• Ensure accuracy and consistency with Group accounting principles
• Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights
• Interface regularly with global finance leadership

• Enhance data-driven reporting capabilities within FP&A
• Leverage tools such as Board BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting
• Consolidate and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights
• Improve data quality, accessibility, and standardization across the organization
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Implement best practices, tools, and processes in alignment with HQ guidance
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Managerial Finance
• Experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to operate as a business partner, not just an analyst
• Fluency in Italian is required
• Experience working in matrixed, global environments, ideally with European headquarters
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution

Compensation: Starting at $130,000 Annually

Rana is committed to providing a workplace of diversity and inclusion. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.

We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.