Finance manager – southern europe

Position Title: Finance Manager - Hybrid

Location: Vimercate, Italy

Hybrid :1 day/week in local office, remainder remote.

Employment: Permanent

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As the Finance Manager, you’ll be part of our Southern Europe Finance team. You’ll get to:

• Lead the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial results, including variance analysis and supporting commentary.
• Lead monthly forecasting, quarterly reviews, strategic planning, and budgeting processes for Southern Europe across all P&L elements through operating margin, both at total company and brand level.
• Own the SG&A spend and forecast process across all categories and functions, with particular focus on Compensation & Benefits, Marketing, and Investment spend.
• Develop customer P&L statements for key customers and partner with local finance and sales teams to drive profitable regional growth.
• Provide senior management and commercial teams with in-depth analysis of historical and forecasted trends across key performance indicators, supporting projections and scenario planning.
• Recommend financial actions by evaluating alternatives aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
• Lead the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process for the region.
• Prepare and deliver clear, impactful presentations and financial updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with senior management, commercial teams, and finance stakeholders to track strategic initiatives and support cross-functional business projects.
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives in liaison with the Center of Excellence to enhance efficiency, control, and decision support.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You also have:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA equivalent; additional professional certifications are an advantage.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning within a dynamic multinational environment, preferably FMCG.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise systems and analytical tools, including SAP, EPM, and Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and support senior decision-making.
• Proficiency in Italian and English is required; Spanish and Greek are considered a plus.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits in line with local market practice and company policy.
• Hybrid working model with 1 day/week in the local office and the remainder remote.
• Career development opportunities in a large international organisation.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

Salary Range: €55,000.00 - €70,000.00

This is the lowest to highest salary range we would pay at the time of this posting. The salary offered in the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience.

The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.

Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

The salary range and associated pay elements are established in line with Stanley Black & Decker’s compensation structure. If collective bargaining agreements, sectoral agreements, works council arrangements, or statutory pay frameworks apply, they determine the salary range and additional pay elements.