Director Finance, FP&A;

Milan, Italy • Finance Planning & Analysis • In office • Full-time

Responsibilities

- Own the Group-wide annual budget cycle and 15-month rolling forecast process, including integrated 3-statement financial planning (P&L;, balance sheet, and cash flow)
- Drive rigor in forecasting methodology, ensuring alignment between top-down targets and bottom-up operational inputs
- Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making at the CFO and Board level
- Prepare and deliver investor reporting and Board materials, translating Group financial performance into clear, executive-ready narratives for senior stakeholders
- Deliver insightful month-end variance analysis and management reporting, translating data into clear, action-oriented narratives for the e-Team and CFO
- Partner closely with Regional GMs, Commercial, Operations, and People teams to align financial and operational performance
- Design and maintain KPI frameworks that support performance management across the organization
- Partner with business leaders to identify, quantify, and track value creation initiatives that support delivery of budget targets, covering cost optimization, revenue acceleration, and operational efficiency programs
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A; processes, tooling, and automation, including Power BI dashboards, Planful, and NetSuite integrations. Support ERP and BI tooling evolution as the business scales
- Champion the adoption of AI-driven tools and workflows to modernize the finance function
- Champion data quality and financial control discipline, including procurement workflow governance (ZIP) and cost centre management
- Challenge the status quo, bringing structure, discipline, and direction to an environment that is still evolving or unstructured
- Lead, develop, and inspire a senior FP&A; team,



setting clear priorities and fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, while remaining hands-on and directly involved in delivering the work, not solely overseeing it

Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive FP&A; experience, including team leadership in a complex, international environment
- Experience operating within organizations of 1,000+ employees across Europe. A logistics background is a strong asset
- Proven track record of owning full budget and forecast cycles at Group level in a fast-growing or PE-backed business
- Experience partnering directly with CFO and C-suite stakeholders, presenting financial insight with clarity and confidence
- Background in tech-enabled, logistics, marketplace, or scale-up businesses strongly preferred; FMCG/multinational experience a plus
- Advanced financial modelling skills; strong command of P&L;, cash flow, and multi-entity consolidation (strong cash‑flow expertise is a minimum requirement for this role)
- Hands‑on experience with NetSuite (ERP), Planful or equivalent EPM tool, and Power BI or Looker. Excel proficiency for scenario modelling and ad‑hoc analysis; Looker and SQL familiarity a plus
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity; able to prioritize and deliver in a fast‑moving environment. Genuine experience thriving in unstructured or still‑maturing organizations is essential, not just a willingness to tolerate it
- Strong communicator who can challenge constructively and build trust across Finance and the business
- A change agent and player‑coach: someone who questions the status quo, brings fresh thinking,



and stays hands‑on and directly accountable for delivery
- A demanding yet people‑oriented leader who holds high standards while bringing calm, direction, and stability to the team
- An experienced practitioner with a can‑do mentality, with the resilience to get things done even when the path isn't fully defined

Employee Well-Being

We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.

Your Growth, Rewarded

We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long‑term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!

Vibrant Workspaces

Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.

EEO Statement

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe. Do not hesitate to apply as a member of the protected categories law 68/99.

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📌 Director Finance, FP&A (Milano)
🏢 Sennder
📍 Milano