International Business Controller

This Is Who We Are ROCKWOOL Core Solutions is part of ROCKWOOL Group. We provide tailor-made stone wool and engineered mineral fibre solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) systems. We work closely with industrial manufacturers, using our expertise to develop solutions precisely matched to each project’s needs. Find out more at You will be reporting to

Finance Director of Rockwool Core Solutions Location :

Milano, Italy You will be responsible for providing high‑quality financial insight, accurate reporting and robust performance management support to the business. The role ensures that financial results are correctly recorded, analyzed and explained, and that management has the data and analysis needed to make sound, timely decisions. You play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis, and actively contribute to improving processes, internal controls and overall financial performance, challenge and support the Business unit Directors on the performances. You will work closely with Group Finance, Operations and other functional teams within the ROCKWOOL organization. This is the role : Prepare, analyze and validate monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, including P&L, DSO and claims management. Support the planning cycle, including annual budget, forecasts and long‑term plans, ensuring alignment with Group guidelines Perform variance analysis (Actual vs Ly & forecast) and provide clear, insightful commentary on key drivers and trends. Act as a finance business partner to Business unit Directors and other functions challenging assumptions and supporting data‑driven decisions. Ensure compliance with ROCKWOOL financial policies, internal controls and relevant accounting principles. Support cost control and productivity initiatives, including analysis of production costs, overheads and CAPEX projects where relevant. Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, business cases and scenario simulations for management Team. Contribute to continuous improvement of controlling, reporting, and planning processes, including digitalization and standardization initiatives. Collaborate with Local OPCO, Shared Service Centers and Group functions to ensure data quality, consistency and timely closing. Assessing the Customer risk through analyzing their performances over the past years Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations and follow‑up on findings. Ensures that internal control requirements and financial policies are adhered to, escalating issues where necessary. Contributes directly to performance improvement through identification of risks, opportunities and efficiency gains.

This Is Who You Are University degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration. 8-10 years of relevant experience in controlling, financial analysis, audit or similar finance roles. Strong knowledge of management financial analysis; familiarity with IFRS. Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar) and Strong Experience with BI tools (e.g. PowerBI or similar), Excel skills and strong proficiency in MS Office. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and performance management processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and translate them into business insights. Ability to translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. High level of accuracy, structure and attention to detail. Experience in a manufacturing & industrial environment is beneficial. Strong communication skills, business partnering mindset with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders constructively. High level of integrity, reliability and sense of ownership. Proactive, solution‑oriented and curious, with a drive for continuous improvement and optimization. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating across functions and levels. Strong organizational and time‑management skills, able to handle multiple missions and deadlines. Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment. Ability to lead projects Fluent in English written and spoken. Another European Languages among German, Deutch, French, Italian are a plus Ability to work in a multilingual environment : Willingness to travel across Europe 10-20% of time for meetings, plant visits or regional/group workshops Driver’s License.

This Is What We Offer A full‑time permanent employment contract. Salary levels benchmarked and aligned with market trends. 20 days of annual leave + 10 additional days of leave per year. Health insurance in accordance with the national collective labour agreement (CCNL). Corporate welfare programme. Paid time off for medical visits (16 hours per year). Training programmes and courses that support your personal and professional development, as well as support from experienced colleagues. We are a purpose-driven, sustainable, and people-focused company built on three strong pillars Sustainability & Responsibility – every role helps create a better tomorrow. Collaborative Culture – together, we innovate and succeed. Career Growth & Stability – your growth meets the stability of a company founded in 1937. Interested? Apply today. Rock the future!