Marni Corporate Controller

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Location
MilanLombardyItaly
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Lead
Compensation
€60,000–65,000/year
Department
Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jul 13, 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 Milan - Corporate Controller leading controlling and business performance. €60k–€65k annual. Finance background required.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead the controlling and business performance agenda, ensuring strong financial governance and proactive business partnership across channels, regions and functions
  • Own the monthly financial reporting cycle, including P&L performance analysis, variance analysis versus budget and forecasts, and quarterly reviews with OTB holding
  • Act as finance business partner to commercial and operational teams, 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
  • Coordinate annual budget and in-year forecast processes, working with commercial, retail, operations and other functions to define planning assumptions and assess risks and opportunities
  • Oversee industrial controlling and G&A monitoring, including production costs, COGS, inventory valuation and operating expenses
  • Manage and develop two direct reports, setting clear annual objectives aligned with business priorities and group financial calendar
  • Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, data flows and analytical tools, contributing to greater accuracy and business relevance

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 organisations
  • 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

Advanced Excel SAP Power BI Tableau SAP BW Financial analysis Budget management Forecasting P&L analysis Variance analysis Profitability analysis Retail KPIs Inventory valuation Cost analysis

Experience

7 years of professional experience in Controlling or Financial Planning & Analysis roles, preferably within fashion, luxury, retail or consumer goods sectors. Demonstrated expertise in managing multi-channel and multi-country budget and forecasting processes, with hands-on experience in financial reporting and business partnering with commercial teams.

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

Variable bonus, flexible time and smart working, health insurance and additional accident insurance for non-work-related accidents, meal vouchers, CCNL Industria Livello Quadro classification.

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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