Business Controller – Fedrigoni Self Adhesive Germany

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At Fedrigoni we have a strong ambition to amaze the world by transforming our industry achieving new levels of innovation elevating creativity and building a sustainable future while growing rapidly. We want to reinvent the boundaries of what our industry can do. Were empowered to make that happen. Taking responsibility. Taking ownership. Taking risks. Yes the journey can be challenging yet we are supported and empowered to perform. We are trusted to be accountable and responsible for our decisions. Everyone gets to push their potential to the full.

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Purpose and main priorities of the role:

We are looking for a high-potential hands-on Business Controller to take full ownership of controlling and FP&A activities for Politape Group a recently acquired group within the Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives BU.

This is a key role in a post-acquisition environment where accuracy speed and continuous improvement are critical. The ideal candidate is analytical detail-oriented and execution-driven with the ability to operate both at a transactional level and in business partnering.

You will be responsible for end-to-end financial control and performance monitoring of the Politape business working closely with local teams in Germany and the BU Finance team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Own monthly closing reporting and variance analysis;
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data (P&L balance sheet cash flow);
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes;
• Perform deep-dive analysis on margins costs and operational KPIs;
• Monitor and improve inventory and working capital;
• Support cash flow analysis and tracking;
• Work closely with plants and operations to ensure alignment between financials and industrial performance;
• Identify and implement improvements in tools processes and reporting quality.

The attitude and the skills we are looking for:

• 46 years of experience in controlling FP&A or consulting;
• Experience in a fast-paced or private equity environment is a strong plus;
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail ;
• Hands-on attitude: comfortable working on both transactional and analytical tasks;
• Proactive and motivated with a continuous improvement mindset;
• Strong Excel / data skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus);

• Fluent in English and German (Italian is a plus);
• Availability to travel frequently between HQ (Milan) and production sites in Germany.

Based in: Milan or Germany (Remagen / Cologne area)

Ready to start your new exciting journey with us Come Discover Extraordinary* Every Day.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs.

We are committed to ensuring that every person feels connected that their uniqueness is valued and celebrated and that everyone feels that they belong. This is why providing our people with a flexible and welcoming work environment is one of our top priorities.

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