Senior Finance Partner Europe

This Finance Manager will be responsible for a broad range of financial activities and a critical partner to the Commercial leadership team and the managing directors.

He or she will be responsible for overseeing forecasting & reporting, commercial modeling, driving finance initiatives, and delivering strategic analysis to improve business performance.

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Partner with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives for the European commercial organization
• Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters within scope of authority
• Ensure effective achievement of operational objectives through financial stewardship and analysis
• Serve as a finance partner to the teams, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Coordinate comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the European commercial business ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Oversee quarterly forecasting and reporting across Orders, Price, Backlog, Revenue, Margins, and Cash metrics
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support monthly leadership meetings, strategic goal setting, and annual operating plans
• Support monthly and quarterly operational reviews with data-driven recommendations
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present actionable solutions to stakeholders

Financial Reporting & Management

• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for senior management
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards and deadlines
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership visibility

Profitability & Performance Optimization

• Drive product profit margin improvement through margin expansion initiatives
• Lead productivity improvements through pricing optimization, product mix analysis, and cost management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and drive operational efficiency

Personal Profile :

• Comfortable around senior management. Strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills. Builds constructive and effective relationships. 
• Demonstrates ability to be effective in a matrix-reporting environment. Allocates time and resources efficiently, able to adapt to shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency; meets aggressive deadlines. 
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action and with a results-

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business. Chartered Accountant, CIA, or MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years finance experience
• Working knowledge of English and Italian is required
• Excellent MS Excel skills, working knowledge of SAP, Hyperion and Business Objects strongly preferred
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical guidance into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to link financials to operational and market drivers

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in the life sciences or technology sector, particularly in a multinational corporation.
• Track record of implementing innovative financial strategies that drive business growth and improve cash performance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail