Our Client, a multinational consumer products company, is currently looking for a:
Finance Business Partner Italy
Reporting to Europe Senior Finance Manager, the resource will be a key member of the Europe Finance team with responsibilities over financial planning, reporting and analysis, AP and overhead control.
Internal key relationships will include Spain Finance Analysts, SRGM Manager Italy, Italy Sales Analysts, Head of Sales Italy, Italy Controllership and Europe FPA Manager.
Areas of responsibility:
Business Partnering
Both challenging and supporting the Commercial Director for Italy in all Financial matters including actuals performance and forward forecasting budgeting
Ensuring the Commercial Director for Italy is fully informed and understands the financial performance of the business and the monthly, quarterly and annual forecast positions vs targets at all times
Act as project lead for key Italian projects to assist in financially evaluating new business developing improved processes; Work alongside sales analyst to improve overall financial decision support to the Italian team
Annual Budgeting
Work with the Commercial Director of Italy to develop the annual sales forecast for the Italian business
Ensure Italys budget is loaded into appropriate systems for global review
Report on global and regional performance against the budget and outlook for the remainder of the year; Analyze any areas of under or over performance
Strategic Planning / Quarterly Reporting
Work with the Commercial Director of Italy to develop the detailed three-year financial plan for the business; Analyze and assess new launch plans, 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 Italy PL including reconciliation to Balance Sheet; Carry out Sox and external audit requirements for deflator
Ensure AP Investment and Overhead costs are controlled and evaluated as required
Requirements :
University degree or equivalent in commercial or finance related subject
Min. 4-5 years of experience in Finance with background in similar roles in other companies. Nice to have experience in Big4
Strong attention to details; Ability to problem solve across a wide range of issues; Good interpersonal and management skills
Recognized Accountancy qualification (CIMA Preferably)
Strong IT and technical skills: SAP, Promax / HPL (Hyperion), MS Office
English fluent, Spanish nice to have
Location : Assago, Milan