Our client is a multinational company with a strong European heritage and manufacturing sites across Asia. The company specializes in producing high-quality materials widely used in footwear, fashion, and lifestyle products. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, they have become a trusted partner to many leading international brands.
Role Overview:
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial and industrial controlling activities for the two manufacturing subsidiaries located in Vietnam and China, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and timeliness in planning and reporting processes. The role reports hierarchically to the General Managers of both Asian entities and functionally to the Group CFO. The Controller will also serve as the key financial partner for performance optimization and governance across the two subsidiaries.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the budgeting, forecasting and industrial planning process for the Asian entities
Consolidate and deliver monthly management reporting to the Italian headquarters, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Group standards
Supervise industrial accounting processes
Support product costing and inventory valuation methodologies
Analyze variance reports, production efficiency and profitability by product
Oversee monthly closings in Vietnam and China, in collaboration with local finance teams
Support financial assessment of industrial projects and monitor CAPEX performance
Perform ad hoc analysis for Group Management
Liaise with local auditors, tax advisors and Group Finance for audits and fiscal compliance
Continuously improve controlling processes and tools, including ERP and BI.
Required Qualifications
Degree in Economics, or related field
10 years of experience in controlling roles within structured industrial environments
Previous experience in multinational companies with Italian or European headquarters
Strong knowledge of ERP systems and business intelligence tools
Fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Chinese is a plus
Analytical mindset, and strategic thinking
Availability to travel between Vietnam and China (approx. 2030%)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing settings in Asia
Knowledge of local accounting and tax regulations
Experience with digital transformation or process automation projects
