Business Controller – Fedrigoni Self Adhesive Germany

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Location:

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

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