Manufacturing Controlling Trainee - Standard Costing

Buccellati is an Italian jewellery, high-jewellery and silversmithing Maison founded in 1919, admired in the world for its craftmanship and the uniqueness of its creations. Today, the Buccellati jewels stand out for their design and for the techniques used to create them, such as the hand-engraving technique, dating back to the goldsmithing traditions of the Italian “bottega” of the Renaissance times.

The Maison’s unrelenting desire to create objects of rare beauty has made Buccellati renowned in the world for a style that is distinct, inimitable and imbued with sophisticated Milanese heritage, at once glamourous and contemporary.

The Maison has been part of the global luxury group Richemont since September 2019 and the Buccellati family is still present in the Company to perpetuate its style and unparalleled craftsmanship tradition.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a motivated and analytical Trainee to join the Manufacturing Controlling team, to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Standard Costing Project across production activities.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in industrial controlling within a luxury manufacturing environment, working closely with Finance, Operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the rollout and maintenance of the standard costing model for manufacturing processes
• Collect, validate, and analyze cost data related to raw materials, labor, overheads, and production cycles
• Assist in defining and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routings
• Monitor variances between standard and actual costs, identifying key drivers and trends
• Prepare recurring reports, dashboards, and KPI analyses for management
• Collaborate with Production, Industrial Engineering, and Finance teams to improve cost accuracy and transparency
• Support month-end closing activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and data quality enhancement projects
• Contribute to ERP/system (SAP 4/HANA)  updates linked to costing processes

Requirements

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields
• Good knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Knowledge of SAP 4/HANA or Power BI is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Interest in industrial controlling, manufacturing finance, and cost accounting
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Fluent Italian language skills are essential. Excellent command of the English language is also a must

What We Offer

• Unique experience within an international luxury Maison
• Exposure to strategic manufacturing finance projects
• Direct interaction with cross-functional stakeholders
• Dynamic environment combining tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation
• Learning and development opportunities in controlling and operations finance