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Sara Monetta

Milano,MI

Summary

Knowledge in Controlling role with solid foundation in financial oversight and analytical skills. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Utilizes analytical skills to optimize financial performance. Proven success in leading projects that contribute to the growth and success of the organization.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Controller

Recordati S.p.A.
12.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: Pharmaceutical Sector
  • Managed and integrated business processes for planning, control, and management reporting
  • Helped streamline processes, accounting controls and month-end closing activities, reducing the time needed to achieve accurate financial reporting.
  • Conducted variances analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budget projections, providing useful data for strategic decisions to improve business performance.
  • Conducted profitability analysis using KPIs.
  • Conducted analysis on cost of goods sold, examining the variances between actual cost and standard cost, ensuring the correctness and accuracy of the Consolidated Group result.
  • Coordinated annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Prepared and calculated consolidated cost of goods sold for all group subsidiaries for forecast scenarios.
  • Created and distributed the quarterly and annual reports on financial results for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mentored junior finance controlling team members on the main monthly and quarterly activities.
  • Led a special project interfacing with internal and external IT partners to implement and develop an internal reporting tool for product profitability assessment and analysis.

Intern Assistant Auditor

Practice Audit
04.2011 - 07.2011
  • Analyzed and reconciled responses related to customer, supplier, and bank circularizations
  • Conducted vouching tests on the income statement
  • Performed sales cut-off analysis
  • Analyzed bank reconciliations
  • Conducted accounting due diligence on agreed-upon procedures with the client
  • Evaluated business plans and participated in the drafting of the audit manual
  • Participated in cost reporting and certification for funded and co-funded projects

Intern in Accounting and Management Control

Ds Group
06.2009 - 09.2009
  • Recorded administrative documentation
  • Produced monthly reports with variance analysis against budget and historical data

In-Company Training

PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2009
  • Participated in a short training period to understand business dynamics and processes, deepen knowledge of functional areas, and enhance cross-functional skills
  • Discussed a business case on audit-related topics in workgroups

Education

Master's Degree - Administration, Corporate Finance, and Control

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
07.2012

Bachelor's Degree - Economics and Business Law

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
03.2009

Classical High School Diploma -

Istituto Magistrale – I Licei "Tommaso Campanella"
07.2005

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, and Oracle Hyperion Planning Resources
  • SAP
  • Database Management
  • Report Writing
  • Analytical mindset
  • Project Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Goal-oriented mindset

Other Information

Good team player., Available for travel in Italy and abroad.

Languages

English
Spanish

Extraprofessionalexperience

  • 01/01/03, 12/31/05, Basic and Advanced Courses in Volunteering in the Socio-Health Sector at Istituto Magistrale Statale – I Licei and in collaboration with Istituto Ninetta Rosano – Clinica Tricarico, Belvedere Marittimo (CS)
  • 2007, Participated in the 'Junior Excellence' event at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, organized by JEME Bocconi Students Association. Worked on a business case 'Promotion of a Refugee Camp in the City' for Doctors Without Borders.

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: CS
  • Date of Birth: 11/15/86
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Marital Status: Single

Reading

I read mostly mystery and thriller books; I love mysteries and puzzles in thriller novels and always try to find out the culprit before the end of the book.

Volunteering

I am a volunteer at Dynamo camp - Non-Profit Association that offers children and youth a free period of relaxation and fun and helps develop in them confidence in their own abilities and potential.

Writing

I use my creativity and interest in mysteries and puzzles to write short crime and suspense stories.

Travelling

Every year I take a trip to explore the world and learn about new cultures. I like to travel with organized trips where I can have adventures and meet new people and make new friends.

Timeline

Group Controller

Recordati S.p.A.
12.2012 - Current

Intern Assistant Auditor

Practice Audit
04.2011 - 07.2011

Intern in Accounting and Management Control

Ds Group
06.2009 - 09.2009

In-Company Training

PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2009

Bachelor's Degree - Economics and Business Law

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi

Classical High School Diploma -

Istituto Magistrale – I Licei "Tommaso Campanella"

Master's Degree - Administration, Corporate Finance, and Control

Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Sara Monetta