BU Senior Controller

Job Description

Datalogic is looking for a Business Unit Senior Controller, this position will be a key member of Planning & Control and will actively contribute in shaping the future of Datalogic’s success inside the controlling team in Calderara di Reno (BO).

Role Mission

The role will act as a strategic finance partner to the business, providing rigorous analysis, forward-looking insight, and clear recommendations that drive informed decision-making, accountability, and sustainable performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for BU sales, capex, and operating costs — challenging assumptions and aligning financial targets with business strategy in close partnership with business management.
• Serve as the primary finance business partner to BU leaders, translating P&L results and financial performance into clear, actionable insights that drive timely and informed business decisions.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting and statistical analysis, proactively highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends beyond the numbers.
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the BU General Manager, actively contributing to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Conduct product profitability and investment return analyses; partner with BU management in the development of new product business cases, bringing financial judgement to support go/no-go decisions.
• Monitor sales and margin evolution, delivering variance analysis vs. budget and prior year with clear narrative and recommended corrective actions.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across the organization, acting as a connector between finance and business to foster a performance-driven culture.
• Foster the adoption of new business analytics tools, partnering with relevant teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-support capabilities across the BUs.

Requirements

• Education (School/Specialization): Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics
• Languages: Fluent English and Italian; written and verbal communication
• Experience: At least 5 years of proven controlling expertise in complex multinational environments, in companies where the control is deeply involved into the business.

Other Informations And Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the main MS Office tools (excellent Excel and PowerPoint proficiency)
• Accounting and strong numeric and analytical skills, detail-orientation
• Highly organized with a reliable working method
• Business acumen
• Ability to work proactively and in a support role
• Highly driven with an ability to work effectively both under own initiative and in a fast paced and challenging context
• Curious, willing to learn attitude
• Team worker, good communication and listening skills
• Willing to travel would be considered as a plus