(Junior) Business Controller (m/f/d/x)

About

We are seeking a Business Controller to join our dynamic Finance team in Italy. You will be a pro-active finance business partner, covering a relevant role in supporting the team during the month-end closing, budget and forecast process, variations analysis and cost-control activities, in order to close the total reporting for the legal entities and ensure respect of internal and group deadlines.

Your mission

• Monitor and analyze business performance, including revenue streams, costs and profit margins across various business units and regions;
• Run business and cost control processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity in reporting;
• Support the teams in maintaining budgets, forecasts and financial targets aligned with strategic objectives;
• Conduct regular variance analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement in revenue generation and cost management;
• Support in the preparation of comprehensive reports, presentations and insights for senior management and stakeholders to foster decision-making processes;
• Collaborate in continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes, systems and controls to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.

This is what you bring along

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• Proven experience of 1-2 years in Business & Cost Controlling within the Services industry, preferably Tech or Advertising.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles and cost structures.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis techniques.
• Proven Knowledge of IFRS Accounting Principles
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with NAV system and consolidation systems (i.e. Tagetik, HFM, etc.) is a plus.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory - therefore please hand in your CV in English.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Assertivity, proactiveness and business partnership approach are mandatory attitudes for this role, to collaborate effectively across diverse international teams and stakeholders.
• Results-oriented approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits & Perks

An opportunity to build your experience in an internationally growing scale-up company;
A young and informal work environment;
Flexible work arrangements encouraging smart and/or full-remote working;
Meal vouchers (yes, also while working remotely!);
Company laptop and all you need to set up a proper home-working station;
1.5 hour of Learning Time per week;
Annual token to spend on our Welfare Platform.

Main Contact

Lisa Kammler
Senior Group People & Talent Partner