Plant Controller

Location Cerreto GuidiTuscanyItaly
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Join Balenciaga in Cerreto Guidi, Italy as a Plant Controller. Be part of a dynamic team within the luxury fashion industry, focusing on financial and industrial control.

Overview

Balenciaga, a prestigious fashion house founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917, is renowned for its pioneering contributions to modern couture. Now part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to push the boundaries of fashion with avant-garde collections that include ready-to-wear for both men and women, accessories, and collectible items. The brand is at the forefront of digital innovation, material development, and social responsibility. As an employer, Balenciaga offers a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and professional growth within the luxury fashion industry.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Provide monthly financial reports tailored to internal needs.
  • Oversee industrial cost control, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.
  • Manage operational expense control and analyze variances against budget and forecast.
  • Evaluate and monitor new investments and projects related to the plant's activities.
  • Control inventory levels and analyze stock data.
  • Collaborate with teams to develop budgets and forecasts.
  • Define and share industrial KPIs to monitor plant performance.
  • Prepare targeted analyses for specific operational areas such as Production Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse.
  • Develop new analyses and enhance existing ones using a wide range of databases and IT tools.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Plant Controller in an industrial setting with expertise in Industrial and Financial Control.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
  • Excellent command of English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel. Knowledge of AS400, Stealth, JDE, WMS, MES; familiarity with PLM and SAP is preferred. Understanding of HFM. Precision and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Team-oriented mindset. Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Experience

A minimum of four years in a similar role within an industrial environment, focusing on financial and industrial control.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.

Benefits

Balenciaga is committed to fostering professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group, encouraging leaders to build and sustain high-performing teams. The company supports individuals in reaching their full potential in a stimulating and rewarding work environment.

Culture

Balenciaga promotes a workplace culture rooted in diversity, believing that varied perspectives enrich the work environment and customer experience. As an equal opportunity employer, the company welcomes applications from all backgrounds, selecting talent based on skills and alignment with corporate values. The aim is to prepare individuals for success within the brand.