Financial Controller (Fixed Term Contract)

at  YOOX NETAPORTER GROUP

YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is the world leader in online luxury and fashion that comprises a complete luxury retail ecosystem. The Group sells directly to customers globally through its own family of multi-brand online shops NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, YOOX and THE OUTNET. The Group’s Online Flagship Stores Division partners with many leading luxury brands to power their own e-commerce destinations.
The Group has 4.3 million high-spending active customers globally. As pioneers in bringing together the realms of technology and luxury, YOOX NET-A-PORTER satisfies the most discerning clientele with expertly curated products from the world’s most coveted brands, personalised end-to-end service, the latest technology and inspiring content, all shaped by 20 years of insights into the modern shopper.
To support the teams who are powering this ecosystem we have a global Corporate division consisting of departments including Legal, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Strategy, Human Resources, Central Services and PR and Communications.
Our Corporate division are now seeking a talented Controller to join the Global Controlling Operations team. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: our offices in Zola Predosa (Bologna) or Bologna Interporto (Bentivoglio)
Reporting into: Head of Controlling Operations
Team Size: 4
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Role Purpose:
The Controller acts as a business partner to the Operation Functions, providing financial insight to achieve Cost targets, preparing timely and accurate monthly costs reports, investigating any discrepancy.
The new joiner will support Finance team in collecting and analysing all accounting information necessary to finalize monthly closing process and official reporting.
The person will cooperate with the Business Partners, actively contributing to estimate and analyse Costs trends.
The Controller will perform budgeting and reforecasting, analysing gaps between forecast and actual.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:

• Deliver, review and own the Budget, Forecasting and Latest Estimate processes for Customs / Shipping costs
• Manage the monthly closing activities
• Support the business leaders in managing/reviewing costs and KPIs and providing ad-hoc value adding analysis.
• Proactively identify, appraise & recommend business opportunities.
• Prepare, analyse and deliver monthly Group results to business leaders.

The type of person we are looking for:

• Degree in Economics or Management Engineering
• 1/2 years of significant prior experience in a similar position or financial controlling role
• Outstanding analytical abilities, precision, a result-driven orientation and aptitude for problem solving
• Good knowledge of English, Fluency in Italian
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Preferred SAP knowledge, Navision experience is advantageous
• Occasional business trips may be required.

From the moment you join the YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: Associate
Workplace Type: Hybri

• Deliver, review and own the Budget, Forecasting and Latest Estimate processes for Customs / Shipping costs
• Manage the monthly closing activities
• Support the business leaders in managing/reviewing costs and KPIs and providing ad-hoc value adding analysis.
• Proactively identify, appraise & recommend business opportunities.
• Prepare, analyse and deliver monthly Group results to business leaders