The Company

HP Composites S.p.A. is an established Italian industrial company, part of the French Group Everspeed Composites.

It specialises in the automotive and motorsport sectors and produces high-performance carbon fibre components using manual manufacturing processes, where careful cost monitoring and strict financial control are essential to maintaining competitiveness and profitability.

The company serves international clients and is recognized for its high-quality standards, strong industrial know-how and ability to operate in demanding and competitive environments.

The production model is industrial and labour-intensive, with a significant impact of workforce efficiency and cost control on overall business performance.

Within a context of organizational evolution and growth, the company is now looking for the

Industrial Controller

The Position

The Industrial Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate control of production costs and inventory, with a strong focus on margin analysis, cost variances and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the CFO, s/he will play a key role in driving business performance by overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor production costs and calculate product margins

• Analyze cost variances (materials, labor, overhead) and investigate deviations

• Monitor and control inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)

• Support monthly closing activities with production and inventory data

• Develop and maintain standard costing and accounting

• Collaborate closely with production and supply chain teams

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to production and inventory

• Work on the project's income statement

• Monthly marginality analysis; deviations with budget

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar

• Significant experience of industrial/plant controlling in manufacturing environment

• Solid skills in Excel

• Solid skills in ERP/MRP system

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good professional knowledge of English

• Good use of Alyante (Gamma Enterprise) and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) would be preferred

Personal Qualities

• Analytical and operational mindset

• Ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Hands-on and pragmatic approach

• Business acumen

• Reliability and confidentiality

Success Criteria

• Improved visibility and control of business performance

• Optimization of cost structure, particularly labour costs

Challenges

• Managing cost control and productivity in a labour-intensive environment

• Ensuring accurate and timely performance visibility

• Supporting business growth while maintaining financial discipline

Languages

Professional proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge of French is considered a plus.

Location

The role is on-site and based in Ascoli Piceno (Italy).

Contact Details

If you believe you are the right fit for this opportunity and meet the required qualifications, please send your CV to aab@birn-partners.com or mdc@birn-partners.com

We and our client are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or background.

The yearly salary range for this position is between 40.000 and 60.000 euro.