Factory Controller

Provide plant leadership teams and manufacturing operations with strategic guidance, financial reporting and analysis on operational performance and factory reporting
Support cost reduction initiatives, footprint optimization and asset management
Perform variance analysis, forecasting, month-end close oversight, financial reporting, department budgeting and capital appropriation request preparation and forecasting
Monitor, analyze and interpret financial data to evaluate business alternatives and recommend solutions
Act as a business partner to the Frosinone plant manager
Contribute to plant strategy definition and implementation
Participate in monthly financial closing activities and related reporting
Manage business control activities and support Business Management in achieving results and targets
Manage financial planning, periodic KPI forecasting, annual budgeting and simulation activities
Translate strategy into business plans and establish measurable targets
Oversee business planning and forecasting and interface with HQ, HUB Controllers and Division Managers
Evaluate financial implications, build scenarios and recommend actions
Monitor progress and provide insights for operational decision-making
Drive cost structures, productivity optimization and capital efficiency
Monitor cash flow and improve Net Working Capital
Focus on profitability, product costing, production variances, absorption analysis, inventory analysis and cycle count results
Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures
Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate and country standards
Support internal and external audits
Communicate with finance and other internal stakeholders to improve operations, quality and efficiency
Report to the HUB Controller and Business Line Controller
Requirements     Graduate in Economics or in Management Engineering
More than 8 years of accounting/finance experience within a technical engineering manufacturing environment
Knowledge of the MS Office package, SAP and CFIN system
Strong ability to analyze and interpret operational metrics and investment models
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams
Strong financial/cost analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, concurrently handling multiple projects
You are at ease communicating in English
Proficiency in Italian is highly preferred
Core Competencies   Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and strategic guidance within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. Proficient in building effective relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and profitability.
Highest-signal resume keywords     Financial Reporting
Budgeting And Forecasting
Cost Analysis
SAP
Collaboration
Hard Skills     Financial Analysis
Variance Analysis
Operational Metrics Interpretation
Capital Appropriation
KPI Forecasting
Product Costing
Inventory Analysis
Month-End Close Oversight
Asset Management
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Soft Skills     Collaboration
Communication
Relationship Building
Ability To Work Under Pressure
Problem Solving
Industry Keywords     Manufacturing
Financial Compliance
Internal Controls
Operational Performance
Net Working Capital
Tools & Technologies     MS Office
SAP
CFIN System