Finance Manager – Hybrid

Location: Vimercate, Italy. Hybrid: 1 day/week in local office, remainder remote. Employment: Permanent.

Responsibilities
- Lead the month‑end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial results, including variance analysis and supporting commentary.
- Lead monthly forecasting, quarterly reviews, strategic planning, and budgeting processes for Southern Europe across all P&L; elements.
- Own the SG&A; spend and forecast process across all categories and functions, with particular focus on Compensation & Benefits, Marketing, and Investment spend.
- Develop customer P&L; statements for key customers and partner with local finance and sales teams to drive profitable regional growth.
- Provide senior management and commercial teams with in-depth analysis of historical and forecasted trends across key performance indicators, supporting projections and scenario planning.
- Recommend financial actions by evaluating alternatives aligned with business objectives and strategic priorities.
- Lead the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP;)



process for the region.
- Prepare and deliver clear, impactful presentations and financial updates to senior management.
- Collaborate with senior management, commercial teams, and finance stakeholders to track strategic initiatives and support cross‑functional business projects.
- Drive process improvement and automation initiatives in liaison with the Center of Excellence to enhance efficiency, control, and decision support.

Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA equivalent; additional professional certifications are an advantage.
- Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning within a dynamic multinational environment, preferably FMCG.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with enterprise systems and analytical tools, including SAP, EPM, and Power BI.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stake

📌 Finance Manager – Southern Europe (Vimercate)
🏢 Stanley Black & Decker
📍 Vimercate