Max Mara Fashion Group Junior Corporate Controller
- Location
- Reggio Emilia Emilia-Romagna Italy
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €25,000–28,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
About Max Mara Fashion Group
Founded in 1951 by Achille Maramotti in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Max Mara Fashion Group is a family-owned fashion group distinguished by its tailoring expertise, industrial innovation and enduring vision of modern womenswear. Its portfolio includes Max Mara, Sportmax, Weekend Max Mara and Marella, each with a distinct identity. As an employer, the Group brings together creative, technical and commercial expertise across design, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions. Its international presence offers a professional environment where Italian heritage meets diverse markets, appealing to talent drawn to quality, precision and the evolution of a long-established fashion business.
The Junior Corporate Controller joins the Holding’s Management Control team, supporting economic performance monitoring, planning, budgeting and closing processes, KPI and variance analysis, reporting, and dashboard updates for centralized services provided to Group companies. The role initially focuses on technical closing and budgeting activities, with increasing responsibility for forecasts and scenario analysis; it is full-time, with an annual gross salary range of €25,000–€28,000 under the applicable CDIV and Industry collective agreements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assists with the seasonal and annual budgeting process for the parent company and/or subsidiaries.
- Provides operational support for quarterly and annual management reporting close activities for the parent company and/or subsidiaries.
- Monitors KPIs related to corporate services provided to subsidiaries.
- Conducts variance analysis between actual results and budget, preparing related reports for management.
- Helps streamline information flows between the holding company and subsidiaries to ensure data integrity.
- Supports the preparation of ad hoc analyses requested by management.
- Contributes to the implementation and updating of summary dashboards that provide an immediate view of business trends.
- Monitors economic performance and manages planning processes, with a specific focus on centralized services provided by the holding company to Group companies.
- Collects and periodically analyses economic and quantitative data, and prepares reports highlighting variances between expected and actual results to support timely, informed management decisions.
- Initially focuses on the technical aspects of closing and budgeting processes, then takes on increasing responsibility for forecasts and scenario analysis.
Qualifications
- Degree in Economics, Finance or Management Engineering, completed or in progress.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas and database management.
- Good command of English, with a target level of B2.
- Basic academic knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, or Business Intelligence tools, is a plus.
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical and synthesis skills for reporting.
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage stress.
- Curiosity and an aptitude for understanding industry dynamics.
- Interest in fashion, including trends, seasonality and global markets, beyond numerical data.
- Proactivity.
Skills
Education
Degree in Economics, Finance or Management Engineering, completed or in progress.
Workplace
The role is situated in Reggio Emilia, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 25,000 to EUR 28,000 per annum.
Culture
Max Mara Fashion Group’s workplace culture is shaped by its Italian tailoring heritage, family-owned identity and enduring commitment to quality. Across its portfolio of brands, its professional environment brings together creative and technical expertise, balancing meticulous attention to detail with the demands of an international fashion business.
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