Business Controller

**Business Controller**: **THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S FASHION BRAND** Since 1994, Marni has been recognized as the **most artistic, color-savvy, life embracing, off-beat** brand in the luxury segment A constant aspiration to **surprise and delight** and to exceed expectations, with one foot in the past, one foot in the future. Marni has consistently **challenged the traditional codes of fashion, the seriousness of dressing up, and the boring "sameness" that exists in the world.** Embrace life. Embrace art. Embrace colour. Embrace each other. We are looking for who is ready to make a difference, into an intercultural environment made of love and passion, talents and out of the box thinkers. - Marni Group is looking for a Business Controller to join the Finance team of its Head Quarter in Milan. - The role will provide financial support and strategic direction, playing a key role in deriving insights based on business sense. This includes supporting, challenging, and driving business projections and investment decisions. Towards business partners, you will provide financial acumen and business ownership to improve overall business results and build trust by delivering compliant financial statements and managing risk. In parallel, you actively participate in the Group finance projects and workstreams to help shape the finance function of the future. - You will be part of the HQ Finance Team with the following goals and tasks: - Lead/coordinate all financial planning, forecasting, and reporting activities related to the Group Business Operations across all Sales Channels - Assess business performance at market, channel and category level, including variances from forecast/budget. Identify risk and opportunities and support the organization in developing related action plan. - Perform ad-hoc assessments on financial viability for special projects across Channels and Category, including the definition of key success measures. - Support and partner with Retail, Wholesale and E-com management teams to perform business analysis and build consumer understanding - Develop tools/dashboards to monitor KPIs and share insights/recommend actions - Interface with several functions and establish strong collaboration with the Finance Team and Senior Management - Liaise and lead predefined processes with the Group Accounting Team in Shared Service Center and with Intercompany parties. - Responsible for enhancing the existing business controlling function, in connection with Group needs Qualification/Experience: - A University degree is required, preferably in Accounting or Finance/Economics with a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis and controlling - The individual shall work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement improvements in processes and operations independently - Fluent in English and Italian. Any other language would be considered a plus. - Microsoft office at professional level - Experience in data analysis/visualization and associated tools If you think you are the right person for Marni and you meet the description, we really want to hear from you - #LI-IB LI-Hybrid - Location: Milano, IT- Employment Type: Full time- Function: Finance and Administration- Seniority: Expert