Tucci Carlo

I'm a Senior Finance Controller | Finance Business Partner with strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting and solid involvement in financial planning processes at HQ and plant level. Currently I'm a Group Controller at HQ level, supporting C-level executives in performance management and strategic decision-making. Proven track record in improving reporting accuracy, optimizing processes and driving data-driven decision-making in complex international organizations.

Group Controller | Finance Business Partner – HQ Functions - Marelli Europe S.p.A., part of Marelli Group, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Head Quarter / Corporate Functions

(2023-01)

Act as Finance Business Partner to C-level executives (EVPs), supporting strategic decision-making and performance management.

• Improved financial data accuracy from ~80% to >95%, reducing reconciliation adjustments and strengthening decision-making reliability and improving monthly reporting quality.
• Developed standardized financial analysis frameworks to support corporate strategy.
• Key contributor to HFM Oracle → OneStream migration, improving reporting efficiency and data integration.
• Coordination of Budget, Forecast and Business Plan processes for all the HQ entities.
• Monthly Functions reviews including the BUs (variance analysis and KPIs tracking).
• Cash-flow and Capex forecast for the entire HQ.

Group R&D Controller | Finance Business Partner - Marelli Europe S.p.A., part of Marelli Group, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Head Quarter / Corporate Functions

(2021-02 - 2022-12)

• Optimized budgeting and forecasting processes, enhancing data reliability.
• Enhanced data accuracy and reporting transparency across R&D controlling processes, improving visibility on Capex and project performance.
• Coordination of the Business Units' R&D Controllers.
• Coordination of Budget and Forecast processes for all the Headquarter entities.
• Actual reporting, variance analysis and KPIs tracking (BUs/Divisions included).
• Capex controlling.

Senior Plant Controller and WCM Cost Deployment Pillar Leader (Silver Level) - Marelli Europe S.p.A., part of Marelli Group, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Powertrain Division

(2009-09 - 2021-01)

Led a team of 4 finance professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting operational decision-making at plant level.

• WCM Silver Award.
• Cost reduction 8% YoY.
• Real-time data collection from the shopfloor for constant performance monitoring.
• SIGIP (IBM AS/400) → SAP R/3 ERP migration.
• Acted as a Strategic Business Partner for the Plant Manager.
• Managed monthly financial closing ("fast close"), ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Ensured compliance with corporate financial policies and internal controls.

R&D Controller - Marelli Europe S.p.A., part of Marelli Group, formerly part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Powertrain Division

(2007-10 - 2009-09)

Developed structured financial reporting and analysis for R&D Leaders.

• Acted as a strategic Business Partner for the R&D VP.
• Coordinated budgeting, forecasting for R&D activities and projects.
• Monitored R&D project costs, Capex and Opex and variance analysis and KPIs tracking.
• Ensured compliance with IFRS/IAS 38 and SOX.
• Managed government incentives and grants for R&D projects and R&D funded projects.

Controlling Manager - Cogefrin SpA

(2005-06 - 2007-09)

• International BID award effective contribution (activity based costing implemented).
• Implementation of a new reporting system.
• Controlling model implementation for the subsidiary based in DAFZA – Dubai (UAE).
• Coordinated a Controlling Specialist, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Led controlling activities for the subsidiary based in DAFZA – Dubai (UAE).
• Prepared periodic reports, providing insights to the Divisions Leaders and to the CEO.

Senior Controller - Giben International SpA

(2001-10 - 2005-06)

• Internal development and implementation of a new advanced analytical and job cost accounting systems.
• Monthly reporting (by Machine/Dept./Region) for the Senior Leadership.
• Led controlling activities of the foreign subsidiaries, working closely with local finance managers to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with corporate standards.

Controller - BredaMenarinibus SpA

(1994-08 - 2001-09)

• ACG (IBM AS/400) → SIGIP (IBM AS/400) ERP migration.
• Designed and executed a modern analytical accounting system tailored to the company needs (ad hoc reporting based on queries in AS/400).
• Managed Capex controlling.

Executive Master - Controlling and Corporate Strategy - University of Parma

Degree - Economics - University of Bologna

Scientific High School Diploma - Liceo Scientifico N. Copernico, Bologna