Our Client, a multinational consumer products company, is currently looking for a:
Finance Business Partner Italy
Reporting to Europe Senior Finance Manager, the resource will be a key member of the Europe Finance team with responsibilities over financial planning, reporting and analysis, A&P and overhead control.
Internal key relationships will include Spain Finance Analysts, SRGM Manager Italy, Italy Sales Analysts, Head of Sales Italy, Italy Controllership and Europe FP&A Manager.
Areas of responsibility:
Business Partnering
* Both challenging and supporting the Commercial Director for Italy in all Financial matters including actuals performance and forward forecasting & budgeting
* Ensuring the Commercial Director for Italy is fully informed and understands the financial performance of the business and the monthly, quarterly and annual forecast positions vs targets at all times
* Act as project lead for key Italian projects to assist in financially evaluating new business & developing improved processes;
Work alongside sales analyst to improve overall financial decision support to the Italian team
Annual Budgeting
* Work with the Commercial Director of Italy to develop the annual sales forecast for the Italian business
* Ensure Italy’s budget is loaded into appropriate systems for global review
* Report on global and regional performance against the budget and outlook for the remainder of the year;
Analyze any areas of under or over performance
Strategic Planning / Quarterly Reporting
- Work with the Commercial Director of Italy to develop the detailed three-year financial plan for the business;
Analyze and assess new launch plans, retailer growth and category outlook to underpin assumptions
- Prepare any reconciliations related to Italy’s performance;
Calculate & track otherelements including ECOM, NPD, SRGM, Bonus etc.
Deflator Management / Spend Controls
- Review, authorize & control the level of promotional Investment in the Italy P&L including reconciliation to Balance Sheet;
Carry out Sox and external audit requirements for deflator
- Ensure A&P Investment and Overhead costs are controlled and evaluated as required
Requirements :
* University degree or equivalent in commercial or finance related subject
* Min. 4-5 years of experience in Finance with background in similar roles in other companies. Nice to have experience in Big4
* Strong attention to details;
Ability to problem solve across a wide range of issues;
Good interpersonal and management skills
* Recognized Accountancy qualification (CIMA Preferably)
* Strong IT and technical skills:
SAP, Promax / HPL (Hyperion), MS Office
- English fluent, Spanish nice to have
Location :
Assago, Milan