Gianmaria Coletto

Head of Finance Oerlikon Luxury

Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland

About

Native Italian with fluency in English and finance professional with 20 + years’ experience in finance and controlling in luxury (both B2C and B2B) and pharma industries. Proven ability to manage complexity in different environments, cross-functional projects and corporate ownerships. Capable of being adaptable in dealing with business transition while maintaining a focused and determined mentality. Endowed by high analytical analysis capacity, pro-active criticism and commitment.

Experience

  • Oerlikon (Mendrisio, Canton Ticino, Svizzera · On-site)
    • Head of Finance Oerlikon Luxury
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Consolidating the new role in a very turbulent market condition. Focusing in “change management” and turnaround efforts while maintaining strong focus on finance fundamentals.

    • Deputy CFO Oerlikon Luxury
      Mar 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Integrating Riri up to Oerlikon standard and requirements: - reducing monthly closing wd - produce 11 rolling forecast - perform 3 budget processes - implement BI tagetik for all scenarios - risk management, treasury and tax activities

  • Group Controlling Manager at Riri
    Mar 2009 - Feb 2023 · 14 yrs

    Manager of 5 people, commitment in handling reporting package for Zippers, Button, Metal Hardware and Bijoux business units with a focus on: - sales analysis - standard margin analysis - operations reporting (7 manufacturing plants) - handling financial reporting: P&L, BS, Cash Flow statement and in depth analytical accounting analysis - budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities for internal and external purposes - M&A modelling and finance integration process with newly acquired companies - due diligence and exit process specialist. In the last 10 years Riri went through 3 different private equity funds. Several CFA, renegotiation with bank pool and exit process.

  • Controller and Internal Auditor at Gentium S.p.A (Nasdaq: Gent)
    Jun 2007 - Mar 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos

    In the Control Department commitment in the following activities: - Managing and driving continuous improvement in the internal controls self-assessment program to determine quarterly and annual compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act key sections (404) through the implementation of a COSO-compliant control infrastructure throughout the Company - Budgeting, forecasting and managing reporting. - BI implementation project management.

  • Controller at Prada
    Jun 2003 - Jun 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    In the Control Department commitment in the following activities: - Management control of Italian Retail Branch; - Management control at a consolidated level; - Management control of worldwide Advertising & Promotion cost.