Financial Controller

wOur client is a leading international food manufacturing compan y with operations in more than 60 countries, with a strong U.S. presence. The organization combines the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a family-owned business with the structure and resources of a global manufacturing group . The Ro leThe company is seeking a highly autonomous, hands-on finance leader with a stron g background in manufacturi ng finance — ideally within the food & beverage indust ry — capable of immediately taking ownership of the controlling and operational finance function while acting as a strategic partner to both U.S. leadership and headquarters in Ital y. This role operates within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, family-owned environmen t .Priorities can shift quickly, executive involvement is highly hands-on, and decisions are often made in real time. The ideal candidate must remain calm under pressure, adapt quickly to changing business needs, and demonstrate the flexibility to pivot without losing focus or execution quali ty. The Requirem ents10+ yea rs in FP&A /Controlling / Managerial fin anceAbility to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a global environ mentStr ong manufactur ing and cost accounting exper tiseA hands-on and proactive menta lityHumility, transparency, and strong communication sk dsetExperience improving systems, reporting structures, and financial proce ssesERP implementation and/or finance infrastructure-building experience strongly prefe rredFluent Italian and English (mandato ry) Italian fluency is required due to daily interaction with headquarters in It aly. Key Responsibil itiesManufacturing Finance & Controlling Leade rshipLead and oversee all controlling and operational finance activities for the U.S. manufacturing oper ationAnalyze manufacturing performance, cost structures, variances, margins, and operational KPIsDrive financial visibility and support operational decision-making through accurate and timely repo rtingPartner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Production, and Leadership teams Reporting Infrastructure & Process Impro vementImprove and optimize current reporting structures and KPI dash boardsReview and redesign existing financial reporting pro cessesReduce inefficiencies and improve data accuracy across finance oper ationsSupport the transition from heavily Excel-based reporting toward more scalable and automated s ystemsDrive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance organi zation Systems & ERP Impleme ntationSupport ongoing SAP impleme ntation init iativesPartner with headquarters and cross-functional teams during ERP transition and infrastructure impro vementsOptimize the current JD Edwards environment while supporting future-state systems inte grationHelp build stronger reporting and financial planning infrast ructure Strategic Business Par tnershipAct as a trusted finance partner to local leadership and global head quartersProvide actionable insights to improve profitability and operational ef ficiencySupport budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial ndations Team Leadership & De velopmentLead and mentor the local controlling team, including a Junior Industrial Control ler and aCost Co ntroller.Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing financ e cultureReceive temporary onboarding/training support from the current Global Industrial C ontroller Preferred BackgroundFood or CPG industry experience is pref erred but not mandatoryThe company is open to candidates from broader industrial/manufacturing sectors if controlling experience is sufficien tly strong Systems tJD EdwardsAdvanced Excel-base d reportingSAP implementation currently in progressCandidates with strong Excel capabilities combined with ERP transformation experience will be hig hly valued. Compensation & * $30K bonusCompany car providedRelocation assista nce availableVisa sponsorship possible for stro ng candidate sPlease note: for candidates requiring relocation and/or sponsorship, overall compensation structure may be adjusted to account for associated costs. J-18808-Ljbffr