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Job Description
Are you a finance professional who loves to influence business decisions with financial insight? Do you enjoy growing together with an inspiring company? Based in Milan, we are looking for a strong Finance professional to join LEGO in its exciting journey in Western Europe.
Core Responsibilities
* Act as the Finance Business Partner of the Italy Business Unit to support the BU in improving topline and bottom‑line performance.
* Finance representative and key member of the Italy Leadership Team.
* Collaborate with key contributors to drive informed decision‑making and develop, review and submit financial estimates and plans.
* Ensure timely communication of financial budgets and results to relevant parties, pointing out potential risks and opportunities and implementing actionable solutions.
* Provide financial mentorship to support a dedicated area, including third‑party retailers and the LEGO Certified Stores (Franchise) Partners.
* Drive strategic finance and business planning efforts.
* Be responsible for financial aspects of investment projects from inception through execution to post‑investment analysis.
* Lead financial oversight and planning processes, including routine periodic estimates and annual plans.
* Drive efficiency and effectiveness in the dedicated area.
* Ensure good governance of spending of funds.
* Collaborate and contribute to the Western Europe Finance Team (FBPs in other BUs).
* Work independently as a recognized subject‑matter expert, coaching others and identifying and defining tasks.
* Interact directly with senior management, independently handling conflicts in negotiation.
* May manage large projects or processes independently.
* Possess strong end‑to‑end business understanding.
Qualifications
* Strong academic qualifications – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance or related field.
* Over 8 years of professional background in finance‑related fields.
* Proficient in data analysis and analytics, with a proven ability to use data to guide trade‑off conversations with senior business executives.
* Financial collaboration experience.
* Significant experience in finance‑related areas.
* Strong data and analytics skills with a consistent record of leveraging data to steer trade‑off discussions with senior business leaders.
Benefits
* Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
* Insurances – life and disability insurance providing protection and peace of mind.
* Wellbeing – resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing, along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
* Colleague Discount – generous discount from day one.
* Bonus – performance‑based bonus scheme when goals are reached and if eligible.
* Workplace – hybrid work policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office; primary workplace location will be discussed during recruitment.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to amend or withdraw our jobs at any time.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Finance and Sales; Manufacturing industry.
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The LEGO Group is fully committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in our team. The LEGO Group is highly committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.
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