Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.

At Diesel’s Head Office in Milan, we are looking for a Direct Channel - Controlling Manager Europe to join our Finance team.

The role will report directly to the Group Finance Director and will act as a key partner to Retail leadership across the European Region, and will be responsible for performance steering, business partnering, and strategic decision-making across the European region.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Act as a senior Finance partner to Retail and key business functions, support and influencing strategic and operational decisions through fact-based analysis

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Drive the analysis of Retail performance versus budget and forecast, identifying risks, opportunities, and key variances with reference to all Channels (Full Price, Outlet, Concession)
• Deliver actionable insights to support decision-making and continuous performance improvement across the region
• Drive process for new store opening, relocations, refit, ensuring financial data are a key component of business decisions

Financial Closing & Data Governance

• Oversee and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of monthly closing activities, in coordination with Diesel Global HQ in line with Group policies and reporting timelines
• Guarantee reliability of financial data, acting as a key point of coordination between HQ Finance, regional teams, and local entities

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the European Retail channel, consolidating inputs across countries and cost areas
• Validate assumptions, challenge business inputs, and ensure robustness of financial projections
• Provide clear visibility on financial outlook and key drivers

Reporting & Business Insights

• Own and continuously enhance the Retail reporting framework, ensuring clarity, consistency, and business relevance
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders and Retail leadership

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, coach, and develop the EU Retail Controlling team, ensuring high-quality deliverables and strong execution
• Set priorities, provide guidance, and contribute to key strategic initiatives at European level

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Business Controlling, with a strong focus on Retail Finance
• Proven experience in international and multi-store environments (fashion/luxury is a strong plus)
• Strong track record in business partnering with senior stakeholders
• Solid understanding of retail KPIs and store economics
• Experience in managing and developing teams
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or similar
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical tools knowledge
• SAP knowledge required; familiarity with planning/reporting tools (e.g. Board, Power BI) is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced organization

What we offer:

🏠 A Full Time Permanent Contract 

🙌 An awesome, young and dynamic team

👜 Possibility to work in the European HQ of one of the leading Italian fashion companies belonging to one of the most important luxury fashion groups

👖 A generous employee discount on Diesel and OTB group Brands

🏳️‍🌈 Highly inclusive working environment

💸 Lunch vouchers for each working day

As part of OTB Group, we work in a proactive environment, where everyone is challenged to achieve new goals, outstanding performances are recognized, and valuable career opportunities are provided to all employees.

For us People come first: we have an international environment with employees of 60 nationalities and more than 60% women, with 35 years as average age.

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