Financial Controller
Own financial planning, reporting, and administrative operations for Mosaico, working closely with the Head of Finance and directly with the founders.
Mosaico is an open-source data platform for robotics and physical AI. We’re solving a hard infrastructure problem: the tools that exist today for storing, indexing, and retrieving high-frequency sensor data are either too primitive or too painful to work with at scale.
We’re building the missing piece, and doing it in the open. Apache 2.0 licensed, public roadmap, real community. We care about the codebase being something people actually want to read and contribute to, not just use. In Italy, companies that operate this way are still a rarity, and we think that’s exactly what makes this interesting.
We’re based in Reggio Emilia, working with teams in defence, automotive, and agritech, and we’re building a commercial offering on top of the open-source core.
The role
We’re looking for a Financial Controller to own the financial planning and administrative operations of the company. You will work in close collaboration with the Head of Finance, who provides strategic oversight, and directly with the founders on budgeting, reporting, and operational coordination.
This is a role that requires both financial rigor and operational versatility. On the financial side, you will own the budget cycle, management reporting, and the company’s monitoring and reporting systems.
On the operational side, you will be the primary interface with our external professional partners, including our accountant (commercialista) and payroll/labor consultant (consulente del lavoro), and will ensure the administrative layer of the company runs without friction.
What you’ll work on
- Build and maintain the company’s financial planning and analysis function: monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets, variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and management reporting
- Implement and maintain monitoring tools and reporting systems that give the founders and the Head of Finance a clear, current view of the company’s financial position
- Act as the primary point of contact with our accountant (commercialista), payroll/labor consultant (consulente del lavoro), and legal partners, ensuring deliverables are met on time and issues are escalated appropriately
- Manage payroll coordination, expense reports (note spese), and employee onboarding/offboarding administrative workflows
- Set up and maintain the company’s internal policy documentation (expense policy, administrative procedures, HR policies, and related templates)
- Support the research and application process for public and EU grants (bandi comunitari) relevant to the company
- Support founders’ calendar and travel logistics when needed
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration
- Minimum 5 years of experience in controlling, financial administration, or accounting/audit roles, ideally at a startup, an accounting/audit firm, or a consulting firm
- Solid understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and management reporting
- Comfortable acting as the primary interface with external professional service providers (accountant, payroll consultant, legal advisors)
- Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting
- Background in accounting or statutory audit
- Experience setting up administrative policies, procedures, or monitoring/reporting tools
- Experience supporting grant applications (EU or public bandi) in a startup environment
What we offer
- A central and highly visible role at a well-funded, fast-growing company, working directly alongside the founders and the Head of Finance & Investor Relations
- Flexible hours, full remote with optional office access in Reggio Emilia
- Competitive salary, discussed openly based on your level and experience
- Welfare package
Salary range
€40K – 58K, adjusted based on location, experience, and level.
Contacts
Interested? Write to [email protected]