Gucci Cost Controlling Specialist
Gucci Cost Controlling Specialist (Maternity Cover) — Milan. Temporary role managing HQ Marcom budgets, reporting and supplier contracts; strong Excel skills required.
Overview
Gucci is a globally recognised Italian luxury fashion house and a member of the Kering group. The House is known for its creativity and craftsmanship across fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear, and operates with a matrix of regional and corporate functions that support global brand, commercial and creative activities.
Role & Responsibilities
- Verify invoices versus quotations or contracts, register transactions and liaise with Accounting to ensure timely payment.
- Monitor actuals and perform variance analysis against budget and forecast; identify and report material deviations and drivers.
- Support preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in alignment with regional offices, senior management and cross‑functional partners.
- Prepare, structure and present financial reports, management packs and executive summaries using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Negotiate with suppliers, manage procurement activities and support contract finalisation (with legal support for drafting).
- Deliver ad‑hoc analyses and business insights based on key indicators to support strategic decisions across teams.
- Act as a proactive financial partner to internal stakeholders, building relationships and resolving issues through clear communication.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration or Accounting, or a secondary‑school diploma specialised in Accounting.
- Previous experience in accounting, administration or finance is desirable and will be considered a plus.
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfortable structuring data models and presenting insights.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial monitoring.
- Proactive, goals‑oriented attitude with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across functions and manage stakeholder expectations; negotiation skills for supplier interactions.
- Proficiency in English.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in accounting, administration or a financial control environment is preferred; early‑career candidates with exposure to budgeting, reporting, AP or procurement will be considered.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or Accounting; or a secondary‑school diploma with an accounting focus.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 541 open roles in Milan, including 11 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 564 active listings on Cerulean, 11 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.295 open positions, with 27 posted this week.
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, collaborative environment rooted in Italian craftsmanship and global luxury retailing. The organisation emphasises cross‑functional collaboration, high standards of quality and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
About Cerulean
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