KERING EYEWEAR Junior Marketing Controller

We are currently seeking a Junior Marketing Controller as part of our dynamic Marketing team in Milan.

You will support the manager both in strategic projects and day to day operations. The role will act as a financial liaison between the marketing department and the finance team providing financial analysis and decision support to ensure the efficient use of resources and cost-effectiveness of marketing will play a critical role in ensuring that the marketing department operates within budget and contributes to the overall financial success of the organization contributing to building optimizing and automating data management and tracking processes driving efficiency and enhancing team engagement and experience.

How you will contribute

• Create and maintain regular actual marketing performance budgeting and market intelligence reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI Formwork BPC and SAP integrating data from multiple sources and providing analytics and insights to inform marketing strategy.
• Support the improvement of efficiency by implementing the automated reporting process across functions.
• Daily support to marketing teams creating ad hoc analysis reviewing invoices supervising purchase requisition flow tracking capital expenditure monitoring progress and performance of marketing initiatives.
• Daily alignment with finance in analyzing financial data and provide financial guidance to ensure cost-effectiveness reviewing Marketings financial information in the general ledger for accuracy and discrepancies in order to correct any issues reviewing capex accounting.
• Develop and maintain budgeting forecasting and financial modeling tools to ensure the departments resources are being utilized efficiently.
• Monitor CAPEX-managed projects and maintain continuous alignment with the involved teams to ensure adherence to timelines costs and company expectations.
• Prepare and manage budget allocations for month-end closing.
• Manage marketing activity planning and budget continuously monitoring performance against established objectives.
• Proactively support and propose solutions and best practices to improve reporting efficiency through the implementation of automation.

Who you are

• Bachelors Degree Business Administration or Finance

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role (Junior Controller Financial Analyst etc.) with specific experience in financial integrations and/or ERP systems.

• Experience in P&L management along with knowledge of financial systems and general accounting concepts

• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple departments to complete a project or resolve an organizational challenge

• Strong analytical skills problem-solving ability and attention to detail

• Advanced Excel and Power Point skills

• Experience with SAP

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)

• Strong organizational skills

• Result-oriented problem-solving skills

• Dynamic proactive flexible curious committed to teamwork

Why work with us

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms gender age nationality culture religious beliefs and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their background.