Business Unit Controller
Descrizione dell'offerta
We are looking for a Business Unit Controller to join our team based in Bologna.
ABOUT US
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy. Established in 1956, Bonfiglioli operates worldwide in 20 countries and 18 production facilities, with a wide network comprising 550 distributors and over 5.000 employees. Excellence, innovation and sustainability are the drivers behind our growth as a company and team.
Mission
To support Business Unit in making decision aimed at maximizing the value created for the company, by ensuring controlling activities through a structured set of homogenous models and approaches. To guarantee the production of detailed and timely reporting over relevant KPIs. To act as a challenging and reliable partner in the implementation of strategies.
Key Responsibilities
• To support Business Unit Controller in analyzing monthly figures with specific focus on Sales volumes, price and margin
• To analyze the performances of Sales Companies (P&L, BS and cash flow), collecting comments from local controllers,to deeply and timely understand and explain their contribution to the Global Business Unit figures
• Summarizing monthly deviation analysis, as variable and fixed Sales costs compared to budget and previous period to address corrective actions
• Profitability analysis to support a sustainable growth (focus on Added Value and Consolidated Margin)
• Full-year Budget and periodic forecasting activities in collaboration with the local Management, local and Group Controlling
• Supporting management on analyzing sales figures, through all relevant dimensions (Sales channel, Customer, Country, Sector, Product Family) and credit collection
• Analyzing impact coming from price and discount conditions and support management on evaluating market opportunities
• To check and update Transfer Prices condition by product codes, in order to stay aligned with Group Policy and to support the business needs
• To support Global BU Controller in leading locally the implementation of Group guidelines
• Supporting Management as a strong business partner in driving decision
• Proactive and steady collaboration with HQ Controlling, as member of team
Requirements
- Knowledge of main accounting principles
- Cost and financial analyses experience
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or related fields
- 3-5 years of experience in Business or Industrial controlling in manufacturing environments
- Strong expertise in product costing (standard costing, actual costing, variance analysis)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
- Good command of English
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Bonfiglioli is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that the uniqueness of each individual strengthens our teams and drives innovation. Our inclusive culture supports personal growth and contributes to our collective success.