Senior Financial & Business Controller (m/w/d)

Job Description

We are looking for a robust financial controller to be based in either Milan or Verona, Italy. You'll join our dynamic Finance team, working together to achieve strong financial governance. Do you think innovatively, are a team player and have a passionate for sustainability. Does that sound like you? Then apply now. We look forward to getting to know you.

Your contribution to the energy transition

As our Senior Controller you will be reporting to the Head of Admin and Finance, leading the controlling function and ensuring robust financial governance across several Italian companies.Acting as the finance business partner for all functions, you'll ensure cost control, forecasting discipline, and strong internal controls. You'll be responsible for data consistency across the different systems, improving internal reporting and processes, while supporting Management in taking strategic decisions.You can look forward to the following tasks:

Financial Controlling & Reporting

• Develop, prepare, analyze, and present monthly management reporting (P&L, cost centers, project margins, balance sheet, projections) across different consolidation levels
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency between different systems, clearly explaining variances, risks, and opportunities
• Maintain a rolling forecast, aligned with the latest business developments and management guidance
• Deliver timely and accurate reporting to Group/HQ, in line with deadlines and standards
• Support the Business Plan and long-term planning process, including scenario and sensitivity analyses

Projects, Investments & Growth

• Lead project controlling activities, ensuring performance tracking versus baseline budgets
• Develop clear variance analysis and actionable recovery plans
• Supervising project liquidity and cash-flow reporting, reflecting up-to-date project assumptions
• Run financial simulations and analyses during M&A and investment processes

IFRS & Financial Governance

• Prepare IFRS actuals reporting during monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings
• Validate IFRS impacts on project accounting topics (e.g. revenue recognition, accruals, provisions)
• Reconcile management controlling figures with statutory and general ledger data
• Prepare comprehensive IFRS reporting packages, including commentary, bridge analyses, and audit-ready documentation
• Present monthly results (IFRS and local GAAP) to the Head of Admin & Finance, highlighting key insights

Processes & Leadership

• Design and implement the Italian OPEX cost-controlling framework
• Continuously improving financial processes in compliance with corporate and local requirements
• Act as finance business partner to all internal functions

Your energy is required

You impress us with these qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 7-10+ years of experience in Controlling/Finance, with strong exposure to project controlling
• Demonstrated experience in IFRS reporting of actual figures and close processes (monthly/quarterly).
• Proven people coordination/leadership experience (direct or functional leadership)
• M&A knowledge is a plus

You have more to offer? We will gladly consider it. You don't meet all the requirements? No problem. We look forward to receiving your application.

Your energy booster at JUWI

At JUWI, an inspiring working environment awaits you. Our flexible working conditions creates the space for you to integrate your work into your life:

• Company culture: a space for creativity and innovation
• International teams: collaborating and communicating continuously with teams across the JUWI group fosters professional growth in a culturally diverse environment
• Structured environment: benefit from well thought out processes and procedures within our ISO 9001:2015 certified matrix organization
• Professional development: access to a wide range of opportunities for advancing your career
• Smart working: working from home opportunities is part of our commitment to cultivating a healthy work-life balance
• Health insurance: we've got your back, and your loved ones too! Our private health insurance plan covers you and your family
• Performance-based bonus: work toward your best performance, with your bonus also reflecting the region's performance
• Meal ticket: fuel up and focus on your work! We've got you covered with a daily meal ticket for each work-day

Our energy matches yours? Then apply for a job with us!

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This is us - a strong team shaping the future

At JUWI, we stand for a sustainable and strong future for all of us. Our motto "Power of Our Unity. Sustainable. Together. Strong" permeates everything we do, from planning to implementation.

As a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, we develop innovative solutions to drive the transition to a sustainable energy supply. Our commitment to climate protection, community and economic progress is deeply rooted in our DNA.

We look forward to meeting you.