CONTROLLING RETAIL MANAGER

Where beauty is born from respect for nature and people

Yves Rocher is much more than a cosmetics company: it is an international organization that has been creating botanical cosmetics for over 60 years, with a strong commitment to biodiversity, the environment and people.

We believe in a responsible, sustainable and human approach to business, where every employee contributes their own value and develops in an environment based on trust, collaboration and inclusion.

For our office in Origgio (VA), Italy , we are looking for a:

The Role
The Controlling & Purchasing Manager ITA will be responsible for Controlling and Purchasing & Procurement activities in Italy , playing a transversal and strategic role in supporting the business.

The position will oversee Controlling, Budgeting, Forecasting and Business Analysis processes, ensuring the quality and reliability of financial information and supporting Management in decision‐making processes.

The role will also be responsible for coordinating Purchasing & Procurement activities , contributing to cost optimization, supplier management and the development of sourcing strategies, in line with business objectives and Group guidelines.

The position requires a high level of autonomy and ownership, together with strong collaboration skills and the ability to interact effectively with different business functions and Group stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Controlling

Ensure the accurate preparation and analysis of the Profit & Loss Statement (P&L) , ensuring completeness, consistency and reliability of financial data.

Analyze variances between Actual, Budget, Forecast and Prior Year , identifying root causes and proposing appropriate corrective actions.

Coordinate the annual Budget process and subsequent Forecast/Estimate cycles in collaboration with the various business functions.

Monitor costs, margins and key financial performance indicators .

Ensure the correct allocation of costs to cost centers and the quality of management reporting information.

Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support local Management and Group Finance.

Support Sales, Marketing, Operations and other business functions in the financial evaluation of initiatives, projects and new business opportunities.

Ensure compliance with Group financial procedures and reporting deadlines.

Develop and improve Controlling tools and methodologies to increase efficiency, accuracy and forecasting capabilities.

Manage the CAPEX process , from collecting investment requests to preparing and presenting business cases, ensuring ongoing monitoring of approved investments, budgets, variances and financial returns.

Act as the reference point for Group Internal Audit activities relating to the area of responsibility.

Drive continuous improvement of controlling processes and reporting tools.

Purchasing & Procurement

Coordinate the Purchasing & Procurement function in Italy , ensuring alignment with business objectives and Group guidelines.

Support the definition of sourcing strategies and supplier selection processes .

Promote benchmarking, tendering and negotiation activities aimed at improving commercial conditions, quality and service levels.

Monitor the performance of key suppliers, identifying risks, improvement opportunities and alternative solutions.

Drive supplier base rationalization and cost optimization initiatives .

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements and evaluate supplier proposals from both a financial and business perspective.

Monitor savings generated through procurement initiatives and related improvements in service levels.

Promote the digitalization and continuous improvement of purchasing processes.

Ensure coordination with relevant Group Procurement organizations.

Support the business in identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction and value creation .

Managerial & Cross-Functional Responsibilities

Coordinate and develop team members within the assigned areas of responsibility.

Define priorities, objectives and operating approaches in line with business needs and Group guidelines.

Promote collaboration and synergies between Finance, Procurement and commercial and operational functions .

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