Description: This role will be a key asset in the future growth of the company. This individual will be part of the FP&A Department and will be spear-heading the Company’s financial quarterly forecast, annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects. S/he will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects requested by senior management. This function acts as the analytical engine of the company to provide insights and support ‘optimal’ business decision making.The position reports to the Italy Head of FP&A Responsibilities: - Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures - Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance - Oversee and manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and Modeling tools - Ad-Hoc Business Performance Reporting and Analysis - Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports - Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports - Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in new projects - Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives - Analyze complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes - Supporting Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis - Prepare presentations to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team - Key point of contact Corporate FP&A Team Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance - 2 years of experience in financial analysis - 2 years of Big 4 Audit/Consulting experience - Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; HFM skills is a plus - Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized - Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated - Strong Italian and English written and oral communication skills - Strong attention to detail with proven ability to resolve problems - Ability to work independently under general supervision - Demonstrated ability to deliver on multiple assignments, meet tight deadlines, be effective and decisive under pressure - Ability to adapt and work well in a fast-paced, results-oriented and rapidly changing environment - Strong interpersonal skills, great team player Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies in this position. - Analysis Skills - Judgment/Decision Making - Pragmatism - Accountability - Organization/Planning - Independence - Stress Management - Team Player - Ambition - Energy Location:Granarolo dell’Emilia (Bo) oppure Milano