Requirements: English
Company: ProPosition Management Search
Region: Milan , Lombardy
Our Client, a multinational consumer products company,is currently looking for a: Finance Business Partner ItalyReporting to Europe Senior Finance Manager, the resource will be akey member of the Europe Finance team with responsibilities overfinancial planning, reporting and analysis, A&P and overheadcontrol. Internal key relationships will include Spain FinanceAnalysts, SRGM Manager Italy, Italy Sales Analysts, Head of SalesItaly, Italy Controllership and Europe FP&A Manager. Areas ofresponsibility: Business Partnering Both challenging andsupporting the Commercial Director for Italy in all Financialmatters including actuals performance and forward forecasting &budgeting Ensuring the Commercial Director for Italy is fullyinformed and understands the financial performance of the businessand the monthly, quarterly and annual forecast positions vs targetsat all times Act as project lead for key Italian projects toassist in financially evaluating new business & developingimproved processes; Work alongside sales analyst to improve overallfinancial decision support to the Italian team Annual Budgeting Work with the Commercial Director of Italy to develop the annualsales forecast for the Italian business Ensure Italys budget isloaded into appropriate systems for global review Report onglobal and regional performance against the budget and outlook forthe remainder of the year; Analyze any areas of under or overperformance Strategic Planning / Quarterly Reporting Work withthe Commercial Director of Italy to develop the detailed three-yearfinancial plan for the business; Analyze and assess new launchplans, retailer growth and category outlook to underpin assumptions Prepare any reconciliations related to Italys performance;Calculate & track other elements including ECOM, NPD, SRGM,Bonus etc. Deflator Management / Spend Controls Review, authorize& control the level of promotional Investment in the ItalyP&L including reconciliation to Balance Sheet; Carry out Soxand external audit requirements for deflator Ensure A&PInvestment and Overhead costs are controlled and evaluated asrequired Requirements: University degree or equivalent incommercial or finance related subject Min. 4-5 years ofexperience in Finance with background in similar roles in othercompanies. Nice to have experience in Big4 Strong attention todetails; Ability to problem solve across a wide range of issues;Good interpersonal and management skills Recognized Accountancyqualification (CIMA Preferably) Strong IT and technical skills:SAP, Promax / HPL (Hyperion), MS Office English fluent, Spanishnice to have Location: Assago, Milan