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Senior Manager Finance Italy
BIC
Hybrid
Description:
JoinBIC 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.
At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.
Position Overview
AsSenior Finance Manager for Italy region, you are a key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combiningfinancial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering.
Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as astrategic 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 blendsstrategic influence and hands-on execution, with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Finance Business Partnering
Act as acore member of the Country Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making
Partner closely withSales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial Strategy
Provideactionable financial insightsto drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and ROI optimization
Support and challenge commercial teams onpricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategy
Lead financial input intostrategic and transformation projects
2. Commercial Finance & GTN Management
Own and overseeGross-to-Net (GTN) analysis, including trade spend, discounts, and promotional investments
Contribute to the development and review ofcustomer and channel P&Ls;
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reporting
Deliverpost-event analysison commercial initiatives and promotions
3.



Financial Planning, Forecasting & Controlling
Own thefull P&L; for the Italy entity, including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEX
Leadbudget, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processes
Deliver timely and accuratemonthly closing and management reporting
Analyze performance vs. plan/prior year and drivecorrective actions
Develop and maintainfinancial models, dashboards, and KPIs
Providein-depth variance analysis and performance commentary
Drive continuous improvement inforecast accuracy and reporting processes
4. Statutory, Accounting & Compliance
Ensure compliance withaccounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS.
Act asprimary contact for auditors
Ensure effectiveinternal control environment and risk management framework,including credit limit risks (Coface insurance)
Monitor impacts onP&L;, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Overseecash flow and working capital management,including DSO optimization & inventory turn over
Supervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely withFP&A;, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teams
Align financial plans withoperational and commercial strategies
Contribute toregional and global finance initiatives
Support business case development forinvestments and strategic initiatives
6. Team Leadership & Development
Lead and develop the Finance team
Foster aperformance-driven, collaborative culture
Coach team members and supportcapability building
Driveprocess standardization and efficiency improvements
7. Process Improvement & Data Governance
Improvefinancial tools, reporting systems, and dashboards
Enhancedata quality, governance, and transparency
Supportsystem implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools)
Identify and implementefficiency and automation opportunities




Qualifications & Experience
Education
Master's degree inFinance, Accounting, or Business Administration
MBA or equivalent is a plus
Ideal Skills and competencies
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
Business partnering with senior stakeholders
Understanding of market trends and industry dynamics
Scenario planning and long-term financial strategy
Team leadership and coaching
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
Ability to simplify complex financial information
Influencing decision-making without direct authority
Stakeholder management across departments
Analytical and critical thinking
Identifying risks and opportunities proactively
Ethical judgment and integrity
Resilience and ability to handle pressure
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
High attention to detail with big-picture thinking
Proactiveness and ownership
Availability to work on a hybrid model at our office in Milano (Italy)
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BIC World is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
BIC World is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity.
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