Head of Controlling Italy

As Head of Controlling Italy, you will lead our national controlling function and act as a strategic partner to the business. Reporting to the Country CFO, you will take on a strategic leadership role with strong business impact, collaborating with international and EMEA stakeholders while driving and shaping business performance, transformation, and supporting strategic growth in a dynamic industrial environment. The role can be based on our site in Zola Predosa (BO) or Casella (GE), but will be required to travel to the other Italian sites on a regular basis according to specific needs. WHO ARE WE At Aliaxis, we design innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions for fluid and energy management. Our pipe and fitting systems work seamlessly behind the scenes — delivering peace of mind to customers and end users across the globe. With operations in over 40 countries, we tackle the most complex challenges in the building, infrastructure, industrial, electrical, and agriculture sectors. But what truly drives us is our people. Our 15,000 employees bring the expertise, passion, and dedication that power everything we do. Together, we make life flow — and we're looking for talented individuals to join us on that journey. WHAT WE’RE WORKING TOWARDS We're offering a unique opportunity to join a global Belgian company with an international and collaborative culture. Aliaxis is focused on reinforcing our operational foundations and building the agility needed to capture future growth opportunities. Through our Horizon 2030 strategy we're evolving into a more disciplined, high-performing global Group — and we're looking for talented people who want to contribute to this long-term strategic journey. ABOUT THE ROLE In this role, you will drive financial planning, performance monitoring, and decision support across our Italian operations. You will play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, improving profitability, and supporting operational excellence in a dynamic, international manufacturing environment. WHAT YOU WILL DO Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to local and EMEA leadership Drive performance analysis, identifying risks and opportunities Oversee controlling activities across four manufacturing sites Strengthen cost control, productivity, and profitability Act as a strategic business partner to Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing controlling team Ensure compliance with group policies and reporting standards Support strategic initiatives, investments, and transformation projects ABOUT YOU Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar 8–10+ years of experience in Controlling / FP&A, ideally in manufacturing Proven leadership experience (min. 3–5 years managing teams) Strong expertise in: Financial planning & analysis, Cost / plant controlling and standard costing, KPI development and performance management and Investment evaluation and cash flow management. Experience in multinational environments Excellent knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP Fluent Italian & English are required. French is a plus WHAT WE OFFER W e offer a gross annual salary range of €57.500 – €71.900 , level Quadro according to “Gomma Plastica Industria” Italian CLA, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including: ✔ A dynamic and collaborative work environment within a multicultural team ✔ T ailored development opportunities to support your growth ✔ Hybrid working flexibility according to company needs. ✔ Annual Bonus Plan ✔ Company Car (depending on the location) The pay range above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience , knowledge , skills , and abilities , as well as internal equity , and alignment with market data . ABOUT OUR WORKPLACE Aliaxis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are guided by our behaviours — We Care, We Dare, We Deliver! These reflect what we expect from each other and what you can expect from us: a culture that looks after its people, encourages you to challenge and improve, and gives you the space to make a real contribution. HOW WE WELCOME YOU For us, equity and belonging start already at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. 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