Business Controller – Procurement and Supply Chain

SKF Group

Business Controller supervising Procurement and Supply Chain to shape a new automotive company. Analyze spending, manage budgets, and optimize processes in a global role.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇹 ItalyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze global spending, procurement costs, warehousing costs, and customs duties
Identify variances between actual spend and budget/forecasts
Consolidate and analyze spend data from various entities to identify synergy opportunities and negotiation leverage
Define and monitor global KPIs (Actual vs. Budget, Price Variance, Cost Avoidance, and Net Savings)
Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, ensuring alignment between operational initiatives and group financial targets
Audit end-to-end processes to eliminate bottlenecks, standardize and digitalize workflows, and implement Lean methodologies
Act as the financial lead for make-vs-buy decisions, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, and supplier risk assessments
Partner with procurement to evaluate suppliers, ensuring contracts and service level agreements (SLAs) are met
Drive the optimization of processes and the implementation of advanced digital tools for real-time spend analytics
Prepare periodic financial reports and present actionable insights to leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or related field
5 to 7 years of experience in operational controlling, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Proficiency in S/4HANA and advanced Excel skills
Experience with Power BI is a strong plus
Fluency in English is required (working in a multinational environment); additional languages are advantageous
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and across cultures
A "challenger" mindset—the ability to influence senior stakeholders and provide constructive, data-driven feedback
Strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment
Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter by April 14
Fairness and inclusivity throughout the recruitment process

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingforecastingdata analysisLean methodologiesTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelingsupplier risk assessmentsreal-time spend analyticsoperational controllingadvanced ExcelS/4HANA

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solvinginfluencingstakeholder engagementcross-cultural communicationchallenger mindset