Financial Controller

Giovanni Rana•Bartlett, IL

10h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and business-oriented Financial Controller to lead financial planning, performance management, and strategic analysis for our U.S. operations. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to cross-functional leaders across commercial, industrial, R&D, and procurement functions. This individual will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making, driving financial discipline, and enhancing performance visibility, while ensuring alignment with global financial standards and HQ expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Managerial Finance
Experience in a senior leadership role within an international organization
Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Proven ability to operate as a business partner, not just an analyst
Fluency in Italian is required
Experience working in matrixed, global environments, ideally with European headquarters
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategy and execution

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process and forecasts across all business units
Develop and maintain driver-based financial models to support strategic planning and scenario analysis
Ensure alignment between financial plans and business strategy across product categories and channels
Partner with department leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes
Own monthly and quarterly business performance reviews, delivering insights on revenue, margins, and cost drivers
Track and analyze key KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities
Provide actionable recommendations to improve financial and operational performance
Drive accountability across functions through clear performance visibility
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, influencing decision-making across teams.
Move beyond reporting to actively shape business strategy and outcomes
Support new product launches, pricing decisions, and investment planning
Prepare high-quality financial presentations for HQ, Board, and shareholders
Ensure accuracy and consistency with Group accounting principles
Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights
Interface regularly with global finance leadership
Enhance data-driven reporting capabilities within FP&A
Leverage tools such as Board BI (or equivalent) to build dashboards and automate reporting
Consolidate and analyze data from multiple systems to generate insights
Improve data quality, accessibility, and standardization across the organization
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Implement best practices, tools, and processes in alignment with HQ guidance
Other duties as assigned.