Social network you want to login/join with: col-narrow-left Client: ProPosition Management Search Location: Job Category: Other - EU work permit required: Yes col-narrow-right Job Reference: 452054751248593715233711 Job Views: 2 Posted: 23.05.2025 Expiry Date: 07.07.2025 col-wide Job Description: 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 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 other elements 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 Strong IT and technical skills: SAP, Promax / HPL (Hyperion), MS Office J-18808-Ljbffr