Marni Corporate Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €60,000–65,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 22, 2026
About Marni
Marni, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is celebrated for its avant-garde approach and vibrant aesthetic. As part of the global fashion conglomerate OTB Group, Marni offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. The brand is renowned for its commitment to artistic expression and its ability to consistently challenge conventional fashion norms.
Marni seeks an experienced Corporate Controller in Milan to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and controlling functions. €60,000–€65,000 annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the controlling and business performance agenda, ensuring strong financial governance and high-quality management reporting across channels, regions, and functions
- Act as finance business partner, supporting commercial and operational teams in evaluating profitability by channel and region, monitoring discount trends, markdown policies, and margin evolution
- Support strategic evaluations including store openings and closures, impairment testing, and break-even analysis in collaboration with the Finance Director
- Own the monthly financial reporting cycle, delivering accurate and timely P&L performance analysis, management reporting, and variance analysis versus budget, forecasts, and prior year
- Identify root causes of performance deviations and translate financial data into actionable insights for senior management and business stakeholders
- Coordinate annual budget and in-year forecast processes, working with commercial, retail, and operations functions to define planning assumptions and assess risks and opportunities
- Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic and commercial decision-making
- Oversee industrial controlling and G&A monitoring, including production costs, COGS, inventory valuation, and operating expense control
- Validate standard versus actual cost analyses, monitor manufacturing efficiency variances, and ensure reconciliation of structural costs against approved budgets
- Manage and develop two direct reports, setting clear annual objectives aligned with business priorities and the Group financial calendar
- Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, data flows, and analytical tools, including SAP, BI platforms, and Power BI implementations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent
- 7 years of experience in Controlling or FP&A roles
- Background in fashion, luxury, retail, or structured consumer goods environments
- Hands-on experience managing budget and forecast processes in multi-channel and multi-country organizations
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with SAP and BI platforms (SAP BW, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with retail KPIs including LFL sales, UPT, AVT, conversion rate, MDS%, and sell-through
- Fluent English
Skills
Experience
7 years of experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis roles, with a strong background in fashion, luxury, retail, or consumer goods environments. Demonstrated experience managing budget and forecast processes in multi-channel and multi-country organizations, and hands-on expertise with SAP, BI platforms, and advanced analytical tools.
Education
Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 60,000 to EUR 65,000 per annum.
Benefits
CCNL Industria contract at Livello Quadro level; variable bonus; flexible working time and smart working; health insurance and additional accident insurance for non-work-related incidents; meal vouchers.
Culture
Marni fosters a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and innovation. The brand encourages its employees to embrace art, color, and individuality, creating a workplace that values diversity and forward-thinking.
About Cerulean
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