BU Senior Controller

Job Description

Datalogic is looking for a Business Unit Senior Controller, this position will be a key member of Planning & Control and will actively contribute in shaping the future of Datalogic’s success inside the controlling team in Calderara di Reno (BO).

Role Mission: 

The role will act as a strategic finance partner to the business, providing rigorous analysis, forward-looking insight, and clear recommendations that drive informed decision-making, accountability, and sustainable performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process for BU sales, capex, and operating costs — challenging assumptions and aligning financial targets with business strategy in close partnership with business management.


• Serve as the primary finance business partner to BU leaders, translating P&L results and financial performance into clear, actionable insights that drive timely and informed business decisions.


• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting and statistical analysis, proactively highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends beyond the numbers.


• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the BU General Manager,  actively contributing to initiatives that drive sustainable growth and profitability.


• Conduct product profitability and investment return analyses; partner with BU management in the development of new product business cases, bringing financial judgement to support go/no-go decisions.


• Monitor sales and margin evolution, delivering variance analysis vs. budget and prior year with clear narrative and recommended corrective actions.


• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across the organization, acting as a connector between finance and business to foster a performance-driven culture.


• Foster the adoption of new business analytics tools, partnering with relevant teams to enhance financial visibility and decision-support capabilities across the BUs.

Requirements:  

• Education (School/Specialization): Degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics


• Languages: Fluent English and Italian; written and verbal communication


• Experience:  At least 5 years of proven controlling expertise in complex multinational environments, in companies where the control is deeply involved into the business.

Other Informations and Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of the main MS Office tools (excellent Excel and PowerPoint proficiency)


• Accounting and strong numeric and analytical skills, detail-orientation


• Highly organized with a reliable working method


• Business acumen


• Ability to work proactively and in a support role


• Highly driven with an ability to work effectively both under own initiative and in a fast paced and challenging context


• Curious, willing to learn attitude


• Team worker, good communication and listening skills


• Willing to travel would be considered as a plus