Interim Head Of Controlling

Pay rate €650 - €750 per day

Location: Nichelino

A leading international manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Head of Controlling to support its finance function based in Nichelino during a period of transition. This is a hands-on operational finance role supporting two manufacturing sites, with a particular focus on industrial controlling, product costing, inventory management and performance analysis. This role will suit an experienced Plant Controller, Industrial Controller or Head of Controlling with a strong manufacturing background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing performance reporting and analysis
• Product costing and production cost analysis
• Cost centre reporting and variance analysis
• Inventory analysis, valuation and stock movement reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting activities
• Monthly management reporting
• Business performance reviews and KPI tracking
• Supporting operational decision-making through financial insight
• Business Partner with stakeholders across the business, including Plant leadership teams, Operations, Accounting and Finance

Candidate Profile:

• Fluent Italian and English
• Significant experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong industrial / plant controlling expertise
• Proven product costing and standard costing experience
• Strong knowledge of inventory reporting and valuation
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production teams
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and reporting capabilities
• Excellent business partnering skills
• Confidence operating within a factory-based environment
• Immediately available

Sites & Travel:

The role supports two manufacturing locations within Northern Italy. Requirements include:

• Primary presence at the main manufacturing site
• Regular travel to a second production facility
• Strong engagement with operational stakeholders across both locations

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational finance professional to make an immediate impact within a complex manufacturing environment while helping to strengthen and develop the wider finance function.