Global Controller

Panora is a fast-growing international company dedicated to the development of premium vegetable seeds. Driven by innovation, scientific research, and a passion for agriculture, we work every day to help growers around the world produce healthier, more sustainable, and more productive crops. To strengthen our Finance Team, we’re looking for a

Global Controller

based in the headquarters of Fidenza (PR).

The role Reporting to the Deputy CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the Group's financial planning, reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring the accuracy, consistency and reliability of financial information across all subsidiaries.

Main responsibilities

Coordinate and support the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reporting.

Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year results.

Perform in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring management attention.

Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, IFRS and applicable local accounting standards.

2. Review of Subsidiary Financial Statements

Obtain, review and critically analyze monthly and annual financial statements prepared by each subsidiary.

Identify accounting inconsistencies, unusual transactions, potential errors or misstatements, and work with local finance teams to implement corrective actions.

Monitor the quality and reliability of financial reporting processes within subsidiaries.

Promote continuous improvement and harmonization of accounting and reporting practices across all Group entities.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Management

Coordinate and consolidate the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the Group.

Analyze variances against budget and forecast, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.

Monitor key financial performance indicators, including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, PAT, working capital and Free Cash Flow.

Support management in evaluating business initiatives, investments and operational decisions through financial analysis and scenario modelling.

4. Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement

Act as a trusted business partner for local finance teams and operational managers.

Provide proactive recommendations to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and cash generation.

Identify process weaknesses and propose practical solutions to enhance reporting quality and internal controls.

Support special projects including acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, organizational changes and strategic initiatives.

Contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes, reporting tools and performance management frameworks.

Required skills The Global Controller operates in a fast-paced international environment and is expected to demonstrate a proactive mindset, strong analytical capabilities, flexibility, problem-solving attitude and the ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs and priorities.

Mandatory previous experience in Business Partner Controller or Finance Manager roles;

Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP;

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills;

Preferrable experience with SAP.

What we offer

Opportunity to join an international and continuously evolving environment.

Professional growth opportunities and ongoing training.

Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.

Employment contract under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Commerce sector (CCNL Commercio).

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