Financial Controller

WHO WE ARE

Mapei, the global Italian company in the production of adhesives and chemical products, was founded in 1937 in Milan, Italy. It is one of the largest companies producing chemical products for construction, and it has contributed to the building of some of the most iconic architectural and construction projects in the world. As a leader in its field, Mapei is present in 36 countries across 5 continents, with 96 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries, 12,500 employees, and 93 production facilities serving over 70,000 customers daily. With a focus on Innovation, Research, and Sustainable Development, Mapei has 36 research centers in 21 countries around the world, producing more than 7,700 new products every year. The company's success is built on expertise, international reach, research & development, and sustainability.

Mapei Hellas was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of the multinational Mapei Group. The company continues to grow and evolve into a leader in the chemical and building products industry in Greece. It has been certified as a "Great Place To Work," an award recognizing the quality of its work environment and human resources practices.

As our company grows, we are looking for individuals who are motivated to join a dynamic, international environment with a strong drive and a focus on innovation. Working at Mapei means being part of a dynamic team, constantly striving for excellent results to ensure our customers' complete satisfaction.

Mapei is a global leader thanks to its core values: ethics, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. These are the pillars of our company and represent a challenge for the near future.

At Mapei, we promote an open, stable, and sensitive working environment with honest relationships, while offering ongoing training, development, and support.

Would you like to join our growing team?

We are currently looking for someone to join the Mapei Hellas team as:

Financial Controller

Job Summary

The Financial Controller will operate in a company environment active in both manufacturing and commercial activity. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with local and group accounting standards, and processing the budgeting, forecasting, and business planning tasks. The Financial Controller will assist in providing financial insight to support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Closing

• Perform the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings checks in line with Group and local GAAP requirements.

• Prepare accurate and timely submission of reporting packages to Group headquarters in Italy.

• Monitor standard costing and reconcile general ledger accounts, accruals, provisions, and inventory valuation.

Planning & Forecasting

• Prepare the tasks for the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term planning processes.

• Collaborate with the commercial and production teams to prepare robust, data-driven forecasts and variance analyses.

• Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on key financial drivers.

Cost Control &
Analysis

• Analyze manufacturing co
sts, product margins, and plant performance KPIs.

• Ensure accurate standard costing (absorption costing) and participate in cost-efficiency initiatives.

• Monitor variances between actual and standard costs and investigate root causes.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Participate in the process of compliance with Greek tax, legal, and statutory regulations.

• Monitor internal controls in line with group policy.

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for statutory and group audits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Master's degree or MBA is a plus.

• Professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA) is a plus.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in financial roles, including manufacturing environment experience.

• Experience in a multinational company and working with group reporting processes.

• Knowledge of IFRS and Greek GAAP; familiarity with cost accounting principles.

• Advanced Excel and ERP / BPM system familiarity (e.g., D365, Oracle…)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

• Business acumen and proactive mindset.

• Fluent in Greek and English