Regional Business Controller (Milan)

Job Title

R- Regional Business Controller (Milan)

Background

AniCura is growing at a double-digit rate, outpacing its competitors and the overall industry. The company attributes this to its unique culture; growing its network through recommendations, respecting that existing clinic owners are successful entrepreneurs and focusing on building a partnership with them as well as recruiting a top performing, passionate and humble team.

Role Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Regional Business Controller is a direct report to the Head of Finance Italy and serves as a business partner by providing both the business (Regional Operations Manager & clinics) and the management with appropriate reports to support decision making. You will support driving reporting and internal control, budget and forecast reporting, and will support our clinics to drive short‑term actions.

• Business partner for the Regional Operations Manager
• Support the Head of Finance in activities such as period close, reporting and controlling process, FP&A and any other required, adding value to the business
• Develop business dashboards and KPI’s for business unit and decision making
• Constantly strive to add value and support to the organization, clinics and business unit
• Establish and maintain a positive attitude and an inclusive partnership and family feeling

The Person

AniCura requires a highly motivated and financially literate individual with drive and determination to be the business partner for the Italian market. The company places great emphasis on culture and attributes much of its success to the personalities it has hired and the approach they take to relationship building. Great weight is placed on the “soft” skill portfolio of new hires. Historically, AniCura has hired people who are catalysts for better business, not necessarily individuals experienced in the companion animal health world; but individuals with solid technical and business backgrounds, very high achievers who are low‑key, social, humble, good listeners and able to create strong bonds with people from all walks of life. From this perspective, AniCura is seeking an individual with the aptitude and technical skills to undertake this task but also a person able to operate with humility, have a desire to build, and be able to take responsibility for driving outcomes. Owing to the diverse nature of clinics and teams, the Regional Business Controller will respect people’s background and bring together a team. Solid, positive and action‑oriented; this person will be a strategic thinker who is organized and able to prioritize tasks.

Candidate Requirements

• Educated to a graduate degree level or above, in business administration or auditing
• Strong technical finance, accounting or auditing background gained through a professional experience of minimum 2 years in a top‑tier consulting or audit firm in areas such as auditing or transaction services
• Additional “in‑company” experience in controlling areas or as a business partner
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office applications and BI tools
• Entrepreneurial and action‑oriented
• Independent and very driven
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills and ability to deal with a variety of profiles
• Ability to translate business strategic directions into pragmatic action plans
• Strong ethics, integrity and accountability
• Able to travel within Italy

Benefits

• Permanent employment in a fast‑growing company
• Solid personal development opportunities within Mars ecosystem
• Modern workplace in spacious and friendly premises in “OneMars office” (office space for AniCura, Mars, Royal Canin) in Milan
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home 50% of the time
• AniCura employee discount for vet services in the clinics, yearly salary review process
• Meal vouchers

Have we sparked your interest, or do you know someone who might be interested in this position? Please read on the next page more about who we are, how we work and what are the opportunities and challenges you might face.

We look forward to receiving your application if you see yourself in this role and as part of our team!

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