Financial Performance Controlling Lead

We are looking for a

Financial Performance Controlling Lead to support Manufacturing, Supply Chain and cross-functional stakeholders in driving business performance, profitability and strategic decision-making.

The role acts as a trusted finance partner, providing proactive recommendations and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support business leaders in identifying and implementing performance improvement initiatives
• Develop financial analyses and business cases to support productivity and cost optimization projects
• Monitor and analyze operational KPIs, customer profitability, product platform profitability and margin evolution
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planning activities
• Drive cross-functional financial analysis across Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other business functions
• Lead Working Capital optmisation initiatives and monitor performance against targets
• Support monthly business performance reviews with management teams
• Perform scenario analysis and provide financial recommendations to support decision-making
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and management presentations
• Support in internal and external audit activities
• Partecipate in monthly closing and reporting processes
• Promote financial discipline, process improvements and best practises across the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum
• 5 years of experience
• Experience within structured international organizations.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to work with multiple stakeholders and influence decisions across different organizational levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in
• Economics , Finance or

Management Engineering .

• Fluency in
• English

(written and spoken).

• Strong knowledge of
• SAP and/or
• Advanced proficiency in

Microsoft Excel .

Nice to Have

• Experience within the

Automotive industry .

• Exposure to Manufacturing and Supply Chain finance environments.
• Experience driving cost optimization, profitability improvement and Working Capital initiatives.

Reward Package

• Starting from €43.000
• Hybrid working (60% smart working, 40% office based);
• Meal vouchers worth €7 per working day.

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.

So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.