Junior Controller Italy

About Bluestar Silicones Bluestar Silicones is a world-leading, fully integrated silicone manufacturer, harnessing more than 80 years of silicone chemistry experience and application development expertise. The company delivers innovative, essential silicone solutions across a broad range of industries, including mobility, safety, electronics, energy, aerospace, healthcare, personal care, construction, textile and release coatings. With 11 manufacturing sites across four continents and about 3,500 employees worldwide, including around 400 research and development scientists, Bluestar Silicones combines global scale and market proximity, with stellar application expertise and innovation capabilities, to help its customers around the world meet their next technical and sustainability challenges. Bluestar Silicones is committed to enabling its people and partners to live the difference and opening brighter horizons ahead. www.bluestarsilicones.com Bluestar Silicones is looking for a Junior Controller to join our Finance team in Italy. We are looking for a motivated finance professional who is eager to grow in an international and dynamic environment, progressively taking on greater responsibility and autonomy. Reporting to the Finance Manager Italy and under his responsiblity, you will contribute to management reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities, while working closely with different business functions and supporting data-driven decision-making. Your

key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Contribute to monthly management reporting, including P&L bridge, margin by business unit, working capital and cash flow analysis , with a focus on plan vs. actual performance and variance analysis.
- Support the annual budget and quarterly forecasting processes , aligning assumptions with operational functions, developing sensitivity scenarios and supporting management validation.
- Act as a business partner to Sales, Operations, Production and HR , supporting pricing analyses, investment cases, headcount planning and margin reviews for new products.
- Develop investment and pricing business cases , including NPV, IRR, payback and sensitivity analyses.
- Contribute to the evolution of our reporting and Business Intelligence architecture , helping automate manual activities, develop self-service dashboards and shorten reporting lead times.
- Collaborate with Accounting and external tax advisors to ensure consistency in cost-center allocation and accruals.
- Support the preparation of discussions with auditors, banks and corporate governance bodies . What we are looking for
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Audit, Controlling or a related field .
- At least 3 years of experience in an audit firm or in a controlling role within an industrial company.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach.
- Team spirit and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment .
- Fluency in Italian and English .
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and BI solutions .
- Experience with SAP would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of Chinese would be considered a plus.

What We Offer
This is an opportunity to join an evolving international Finance organization where you can combine financial analysis, business partnering and digital transformation . A collaborative and people-focused working environment. Participation in challenging projects with exposure to multiple business functions. Permanent employment contract. Employment under the Italian Chemical-Pharmaceutical Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Chimico-Farmaceutico). Indicative gross annual salary (RAL) between € 35.000 and € 45.000, commensurate with experience, skills, and professional background. Work Location Caronno Pertusella (VA), Italy Join Our Team If you are looking to apply your skills in a dynamic environment, contribute to continuous improvement, and build valuable relationships within an international organization, we would be pleased to hear from you. Submit your application and discover the opportunity to grow with Bluestar Silicones, creating value every day through professionalism, innovation, and collaboration. *Bluestar Silicones is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and values diversity in all its forms. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, personal orientation, religious belief, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Candidates will be assessed solely on their skills, experience, and professional potential.
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