- Location
- Mendrisio Ticino Switzerland
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
About Damiani Group
Rooted in the jewellery house founded by Enrico Grassi Damiani in Valenza in 1924, Damiani Group is a family-led Italian luxury group distinguished by goldsmithing expertise, creative vision and entrepreneurial continuity. Its portfolio encompasses jewellery brands including Damiani, Salvini, Bliss and Calderoni, alongside the historic Venetian glassmaker Venini and the Rocca jewellery and watch retail network. As an employer, the Group brings together the worlds of craftsmanship, design, retail and international luxury management. Its breadth of activities offers a distinctive professional setting for talent seeking to contribute to Italian excellence, where heritage, technical precision and contemporary expression shape the identity of its houses.
Damiani Group seeks a Business Controller for its Mendrisio headquarters on a permanent contract. The role analyzes financial performance, costs and margins, supports group planning, prepares management reporting, and applies Python/AI to data analysis and process automation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze financial performance and variances against budget.
- Analyze costs, revenue, and margins.
- Support the development of the Group’s budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
- Prepare management reports and KPIs.
- Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business decisions.
- Use Python/AI for data analysis and process automation.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in management control, business controlling, or FP&A.
- Strong knowledge of Excel.
- Experience using Python and/or AI.
- Good command of English at B2 level or above.
- Excellent analytical and data-reconciliation skills.
- Accuracy, autonomy, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Knowledge of Power BI or SQL, or experience in international environments, is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years in management control, business controlling, or FP&A.
Education
Degree in Economics, Management Engineering, or a related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lugano.
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Benefits
Opportunity to join an international group in the luxury sector; a strategic role combining Finance, Controlling, Data Analytics, and process automation.
Culture
Damiani Group’s workplace culture is rooted in its Italian family heritage and fine jewellery craftsmanship, bringing together artisanal expertise, creativity and a dedication to excellence. Its professional environment values precision, collaboration and the transmission of know-how, balancing respect for tradition with innovation across its distinctive brands.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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