Analyst - Operations Finance Italy, Spain & Finland

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The FP&A Analyst will be a vital member of the Operation Finance Team, assisting the Senior Manager, Operations Finance Europe in planning, tracking, analyzing and achieving business results.

This role teams up with the Senior Manager, with Site Leaders, the Internal Reporting Team,  with SG&A’s functions Leaders and the other FP&A Analysts.

Essential Functions  

Performs closing tasks referring to:

•             Inventory reserves

•             Statistical key figures update

•             Other adjustments required in order to reflect costs and assets in an accurate manner

Performs analysis on costs/assets and check the correctness of what reported in P&L and BS of the assigned countries.

Performs reporting and analysis for the respective countries for different purposes:

•             Sites management team reviews

•             Reporting on manufacturing costs

•             Reporting on SG&A costs

•             Reporting on Capex expenses

•             Auditors documentation

•             Other Business meetings

• Performs & supports Budget and Forecast for manufacturing
• Performs & supports financial validation of productivity projects.
• Performs & supports proper financial planning and control of CAPEX.

Key Competencies    

Strategic Focus and Direction

•             Customers focus: Works with internal customers to understand and meet their needs

•             Furthering Business Knowledge: continuously develop the knowledge in the Finance function and industry with a strong business acumen

Trust and Teamwork

•             Collaborating Inclusively: is effective in developing strong interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization

•             Communicating Effectively: Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listen first, straight talk) and acts with integrity

Personal Leadership

•             Challenging: Constructively challenges the process to drive improvement

•             Inspiring: gains confidence, respect and trust; consistently demonstrating commitment, and focus

Achieve Business Results

•             Execution: achieves results in a manner consistent with the Core Values, developing a personal sense of urgency, focusing on the most important priorities

•             Making fact-based decisions: gathers and uses relevant analytics and data to be provided as support of the decision process

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Qualifications       

•             Master degree in Business and Administration (or similar).

•             Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities including working with downloaded SAP data through filters, pivot tables & reference tools.

•             Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.

•             Business acumen and ability to suggest and evaluate actions plans.

•             Ability to analyze and summarize complex data.

•             Strong sense of ownership / responsibility; pro-active in identifying process and tools improvement.

•             Analytical and problem-solving attitude.

•             Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

•             Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with different representatives.

•             Fluent in Italian & English.

•             Flexible attitude with a focus on reliability.

•             Team player interact effectively with cross functional teams.

Preferred requirements:

•             2-5 years of experience in FP&A position

•             experience in financial reporting, including management reporting, budgeting and forecasting is a preferred requirement

•             Experience with SAP or other ERP

Mobility Requirements           

20% of working time

Special Physical or Mental Requirements  Able to work under stress and short timelines.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.