Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years.
We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.
Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive.
As Senior Finance Manager , you are a key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combining financial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering .
Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Commercial organization and Leadership Team , driving profitable growth through robust financial planning, Gross-to-Net (GTN) management, and performance insight.
This role blends strategic influence and hands-on execution , with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.
Strategic Finance Business Partnering
Act as a core member of the Country Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making
Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial Strategy
Support and challenge commercial teams on pricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategy
Lead financial input into strategic and transformation projects
Commercial Finance & GTN Management
Own and oversee Gross-to-Net (GTN) analysis, including trade spend, discounts, and promotional investments




Contribute to the development and review of customer and channel P&Ls;
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reporting
Deliver post-event analysis on commercial initiatives and promotions
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Controlling
Own the full P&L; for the French entity, including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEX
Deliver timely and accurate monthly closing and management reporting
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and reporting processes
Statutory, Accounting & Compliance
Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS.
Ensure effective internal control environment and risk management framework, including credit limit risks (Coface insurance)
Oversee cash flow and working capital management, including DSO optimization & inventory turn over
Supervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with FP&A;, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teams
Align financial plans with operational and commercial strategies
Contribute to regional and global finance initiatives
Support business case development for investments and strategic initiatives
Lead and develop the Finance team
Process Improvement & Data Governance
Improve financial tools,



reporting systems, and dashboards
Enhance data quality, governance, and transparency
Support system implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools)
Qualifications & Experience
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
MBA or equivalent is a plus
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
Business partnering with senior stakeholders
Understanding of market trends and industry dynamics
Performance management and feedback
Building high-performing and engaged teams
Change management and driving transformation initiatives
Strong storytelling with financial data
Executive-level presentation skills
Stakeholder management across departments
High attention to detail with big-picture thinking
We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.

📌 Senior Manager Finance Italy (Milano)
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