Senior Controller
Turin | Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Controller – Planning & Control to join our Administration, Finance & Control team in Italy.
Reporting to the Head of Planning & Control, you will play a key role in monitoring and improving the company’s economic and financial performance, supporting management through structured analysis and high-quality insights.
About Sanoma Learning
Sanoma Learning is a leading European K–12 learning company, operating in 12 countries and reaching more than 25 million students every year. Through printed and digital learning content, platforms and services, we support teachers and schools in helping every learner reach their full potential.
In Italy, Sanoma Learning operates through Sanoma Italia, combining a strong educational publishing heritage with continuous innovation to shape the future of learning.
Your role
As Senior Controller – Planning & Control, you will be directly involved in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and monthly closing activities, acting as a key business partner for management and internal stakeholders.
You will contribute to strengthening financial governance, supporting investment decisions and continuously improving controlling processes and tools.
Your responsibilities
Prepare and coordinate the annual budget, periodic forecasts and Strategic Plan, including variance analysis and identification of key performance drivers.
Monitor and analyse financial and economic KPIs, with a focus on profitability, costs and margins.
Perform cost and margin analysis by product, business line or business area.
Support monthly closing activities and the preparation of management and Group reporting.
Collaborate with business functions to monitor operational performance and support management decision-making.
Analyse investments and support the financial evaluation of strategic projects.
Contribute to the optimisation of processes, reporting tools and information flows.
Support the continuous improvement of the management control system.
What we expect from you
Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or related disciplines.
Solid experience as a Controller, preferably in structured and/or multinational environments.
Strong knowledge of general and management accounting.
Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes.
Good knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
Excellent command of Excel.
Experience with financial consolidation and reporting systems (e.g. Oracle Hyperion Financial Management – HFM).
Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI).
Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail and a structured approach.
Autonomy, problem-solving attitude and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
Good communication skills and ability to interact with multiple stakeholders.
Good knowledge of English.
Continuous improvement mindset, with awareness of process automation opportunities
What we offer
A role with high exposure to management and strategic decision-making.
Integration into a structured, collaborative and professional Finance team.
Opportunity to have a direct impact on business performance.
Compensation aligned with experience and according to the applicable collective agreement.
Interested in this opportunity?
If you are looking for a role where you can combine financial expertise, strategic insight and business impact, we would be happy to hear from you.
Apply now and join Sanoma Learning Italia, contributing to the financial governance of a leading educational group shaping the future of learning.
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.