Position DescriptionFinancial analyst position to support the centralized Verticals Finance group in Pocenia for CP&P, HTP and Coating, the focus will be on the following areas:Actual results analysis and month end closing supportForecasting and PlanningOperational Reporting and AnalysisCapital Investment AnalysisBusiness line profitability analysis Key ResponsibilitiesMonth-end closing process by analyzing actual results, highlighting unusual trends, providing valuation or journal entry support as needed and proposing and implementing actions to support strategy target.Support and prepare the monthly forecast and annual plan. Ensure timely submission of deliverables.Maintain, optimize and develop operational reporting and support the analyses for monthly performance review.Support the management team to generate cost reduction ideas, including savings through negotiations, resourcing and technical changes to reach the target.Support for product costing and inventory valuation. Understand current product costs and drive enhancements to product profitability information.Support quotation activity and provide profitability and volumes analysis.Oversee accounting controls related to inventory and costing.Ensure compliance with relevant Financial Standard Practices (FSPs).Support capital investment decisions via payback analysis.Required Education & QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of experience in controlling in manufacturing accounting environment.Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting, cost accounting and plant bookkeeping.Good understanding of the overall business processes (operations, sales, logistics and business segments).Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and communicate effectively with various levels of the organization and work by objectives with strict deadlines.Solid working knowledge of accounting rules (either IFRS or US GAAP).IT knowledge of international ERP systems (like Microsoft Dynamics, Golden Lake, SAP, etc..) and office pack (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint).Graduated in economics and business administrationProficiency level in English and ItalianTravel required 10% to 20%