Massimo Barbaresch
About Massimo Barbaresch
Massimo Barbaresch serves as the Retail FP&A Controller Zone EMEA at The North Face, a VF Company, where he manages financial planning and analysis for over 70 retail locations across 17 markets. He holds a Master's degree in Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Control from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' and has extensive experience in financial roles at Nestlé Nespresso SA.
Work at North
Massimo Barbaresch has been serving as the Retail FP&A Controller Zone EMEA at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2018. In this role, he manages financial planning and analysis for over 70 brick-and-mortar locations and the digital presence across 17 markets in the EMEA region. His responsibilities include preparing mid and long-term financial forecasts, ensuring compliance with VF Corp. financial policies and US GAAP, and providing financial insights to senior management to support decision-making and drive expansion.
Education and Expertise
Massimo Barbaresch holds a Master's degree in Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Control from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi', which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also achieved an Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration and Management from the same institution from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he participated in an Exchange Programme at Universiteit Maastricht in 2008, focusing on Accounting and Finance.
Background
Before joining The North Face, Massimo Barbaresch worked at Nestlé Nespresso SA in various roles. He served as a Business Controller for the Zone AOA from 2013 to 2016 and as a Retail Controller for the Italian Market from 2011 to 2012. His career at Nespresso also included positions as a Junior Controller for the Italian Market and as a Global HQ Zone & Channel Controlling Analyst. His experience spans over a decade in financial management and analysis.
Achievements
During his tenure at The North Face, Massimo Barbaresch assumed additional responsibilities as Senior Manager of Finance Retail during a maternity leave replacement. This role demonstrated his leadership and adaptability within the organization. He has been instrumental in collaborating with Merchandising and Sales Operations to meet financial targets and has played a key role in the seasonal buying process and monthly inventory control.