Business Controller – Fedrigoni Self Adhesive Germany

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Purpose and main priorities of the role:

We are looking for a high-potential, hands-on Business Controller to take full ownership of controlling and FP&A activities for Politape Group, a recently acquired group within the Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives BU.

This is a key role in a post-acquisition environment, where accuracy, speed, and continuous improvement are critical. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and execution-driven, with the ability to operate both at a transactional level and in business partnering.

You will be responsible for end-to-end financial control and performance monitoring of the Politape business, working closely with local teams in Germany and the BU Finance team.

Your responsibilities include:

• Own monthly closing, reporting, and variance analysis;

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow);

• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes;

• Perform deep-dive analysis on margins, costs, and operational KPIs;

• Monitor and improve inventory and working capital;

• Support cash flow analysis and tracking;

• Work closely with plants and operations to ensure alignment between financials and industrial performance;

• Identify and implement improvements in tools, processes, and reporting quality.

The attitude and the skills we are looking for:

• 4–6 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, or consulting;

• Experience in a fast-paced or private equity environment is a strong plus;

• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail;

• Hands-on attitude: comfortable working on both transactional and analytical tasks;

• Proactive and motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset;

• Strong Excel / data skills (Power BI or similar tools is a plus);

• Fluent in English and German (Italian is a plus);

• Availability to travel frequently between HQ (Milan) and production sites in Germany.

Based in: Milan or Germany (Remagen / Cologne area)

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We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate your needs. We are committed to ensuring that every person feels connected, that their uniqueness is valued and celebrated and that everyone feels that they belong. This is why providing our people with a flexible and welcoming work environment is one of our top priorities.

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