The Company KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We thrive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics Your role at KIKO MILANO We are looking for a Business Analyst - Controlling to join KIKO MILANO's Finance Team, reporting to the Corporate Controlling Coordinator. Such talent sits at the crossroads of finance, strategy, data, operations, and franchising partners, helping shape where and how KIKO grows worldwide. Such talent will be a key finance partner, providing guidance, insights, and analysis to support the organization with decision-making and to achieve strategic and budget targets. You will work with large datasets, build financial models, and automate processes. In particular, you will:
Build financial and commercial models to support global decisions on: Store Performance with its connected commercial KPIs Portfolio optimization and consolidation Franchise negotiations and long-term growth scenarios Maintain and evolve global growth and portfolio management budget and plans for franchised markets for all touch points: Marketplace, D2 C, Stores. etc Enable and monitor automated data flows (SFTP → data lake), ensuring franchise data quality and consistency Use SQL and Python (plus) to automate manual processes and create scalable analytical tools Analyze customer behavior across channels and integrate insights into sales strategies Proactively identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency across the global franchising portfolio Provide analytical support and recommendations for strategic and operational decisions Collaborate closely with retail operations, real estate, finance, supply chain teams, country organizations, franchising partners Develop and maintain a toolbox of analytical frameworks and dashboards to support the franchising team's strategic work
What you will need to succeed
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar 3+ years of experience in an analytical, strategy, or data-focused role Strong SQL skills; Python experience for automation/reporting is mandatory Top class spreadsheet modelling skills (advanced Excel and Power BI) Ability to structure complex problems and turn data into clear, actionable insights Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, international environment Fluency in English
We would love if you had
Strong communication skills — able to explain complex analyses to non-technical stakeholders A proactive, hands-on mindset with a strong sense of ownership Strong problem-solving skills & detail-oriented Highly collaborative style & willingness and demonstrated ability to work in teams Openness to a culture of continuous feedback
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