**Company**: Fashion company **Job Title**: Financial Planning & Analysis specialist **Location**: Milano **Employment status**:Temp to perm **Salary**: Euro 50K-55K **Summary of job purpose** The FP&A; specialist supports budget and forecasting processes, prepares financial reports, and conducts business and variance analysis to aid periodic performance reviews (e.g., store sales) and operational decision-making. **Responsibilities**
- Optimize financial and business data usage to support decision-making.
- Prepare and analyze local management reports and monthly/quarterly P&L.;
- Conduct variance analysis against budget and support corrective action planning.
- Perform financial analysis before monthly closing by the accounting team.
- Act as the local planning coordinator, managing internal planning calendars (budget, forecast, mid-term plans).
- Support planning processes with tools, reviews, and critical analysis.
- Conduct periodic forecasting and gap analysis to ensure financial targets are met.
- Communicate regularly with business functions to align strategy and targets.




- Support both local and OHQ teams with daily and ad hoc financial tasks.
- Collaborate with OHQ finance on finance-related matters.
- Address complex financial issues such as impairments, leases, M&A;, and provisions.
- Ensure compliance with J-SOX internal controls.
- Process invoices and payments to maintain cash flow.
- Analyze financial data to manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Assist with any additional tasks as needed. **Requirements**: - 5+ years’ experience in Finance or Accounting or Planning
- Experience in retail or fashion industry preferred
- Experience in SAP system is preferred
- Analytical and process oriented
- Good collaboration, interpersonal and communication skill
- Proven problem solving and time management skills with an ability to prioritize
- Self-confident to drive the result
- Teamwork and open-minded
- MS-Excel Application
- Proficient in English language (both verbal and written) Pay: €50,000.00 - €55,000.00 per year Work Location: On the road

📌 Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist (Milano)
🏢 JAC Recruitment UK
📍 Milano