We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Finance Manager - Business Partner who transforms data into insights, influences strategic decisions, and drives business performance through robust forecasting, effective reporting, and strong financial control.

This is not a traditional accounting role, but a forward-looking position focused on supporting growth, profitability, and sustainable business success.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders and functional heads to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to improve business performance and profitability.

• Challenge and influence business decisions through fact-based financial guidance.

• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

• Support commercial initiatives by evaluating their financial impact and expected returns.

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.

• Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.

• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure robust forecasting methodologies and continuous improvement of planning processes.

• Support long-term financial planning and strategic business reviews.

Controlling & Performance Management

• Monitor and analyse revenues, margins, operating expenses, profitability, working capital, and cash flow.

• Drive performance management through KPI development, tracking, and analysis.

• Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.

• Identify performance improvement opportunities and support cost optimisation initiatives.

• Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for investments, projects, and commercial opportunities.

Management Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly,



and annual management reporting.

• Analyse business performance and communicate key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Prepare presentations and financial reviews for senior management.

• Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve business visibility.

Governance & Financial Control

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities in collaboration with the Accounting team.

• Ensure consistency between management reporting and statutory financial data.

• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with company policies.

• Contribute to finance transformation and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• Promote data quality and financial discipline across the organisation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) is desirable.

Experience

• Experience in Finance, FP&A;, Business Controlling, or related finance functions.

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and management reporting.

• Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

• Experience in an international and matrix organisation is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

• Advanced Excel capabilities.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent).

• Knowledge of BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.

Competencies

• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

• Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.

📌 Finance Manager (Monza)
🏢 Solutions Driven
📍 Monza