Raffaele Libretti

Background

About Raffaele Libretti

With over 17 years of experience in management control, industrial controlling, and project controlling within large, structured, and complex organizations, I provide financial leadership that supports executive management in driving performance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. My expertise covers budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost and margin control, and strategic financial decision support. I have managed multimillion-euro budgets and large-scale projects in dynamic environments that require precision, analytical rigor, and adaptability. Beyond traditional reporting, I act as a trusted business partner by working closely with operations to transform financial data into clear, actionable insights that improve profitability, optimize resources, and sustain competitive advantage. I combine deep business process knowledge with advanced technical skills in ERP and analytics — including SAP R/3, BW/BI, BPC — plus advanced Excel modeling and methodologies like Earned Value Management (EVM) and Life Cycle Management (LCM). This allows me to monitor project costs, timelines, and KPIs accurately and support timely decision-making. I’m passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies to drive continuous improvement, streamline governance, and embed control frameworks ensuring transparency and compliance. Key achievements: • Improved operating margin by 5% on a major project through enhanced cost control and collaboration. • Reduced financial data consolidation time by 20% via SAP BPC implementation. • Achieved over 98% forecast accuracy across multiple planning cycles. • Designed and implemented governance frameworks that ensure full compliance and audit readiness. I see the Controller role evolving from a “number gatekeeper” to a proactive value creator who anticipates risks, challenges assumptions, and provides insights to empower strategic decisions and business growth. I thrive in cross-functional environments where finance, operations, and strategy intersect, and I’m eager to connect with professionals and organizations that view finance as a key driver of transformation and competitive advantage.