We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to serve as the trusted Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and performance guidance that drive profitable growth. The role ensures sound financial stewardship while helping shape business decisions and strategy for Italy and, potentially, additional European markets in the future.The job's missionServe as the trusted Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and performance guidance that drive profitable growth. The role ensures sound financial stewardship while helping shape business decisions and strategy for Italy and, potentially, additional European markets in the future.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the primary Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to support revenue growth, profitability, and achievement of business objectives.Lead budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modelling processes, ensuring alignment between financial targets and business strategy.Provide timely and accurate business performance reporting, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to local, regional, and functional stakeholders to support effective decision-making.Analyze commercial and financial performance through KPI monitoring, profitability analysis, customer and category performance reviews,



and variance analysis to identify growth opportunities and risks.Drive cash flow performance and working capital optimization through effective forecasting, receivables management, inventory oversight, and liquidity planning.Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and Sunstar policies, coordinating with outsourced accounting providers, auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and risk management processes to safeguard company assets and support sustainable business growth.Lead finance-related transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging systems and digital tools (e.G., SAP S/4HANA, BI solutions) to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and business insights.Manage and develop the local finance team, fostering a high-performance culture, building capabilities, and ensuring business continuity.Contribute as a member of the local leadership team,



supporting broader organizational initiatives and sharing responsibility for selected administrative or operational matters typical of a lean and agile business environment.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORQualificationUniversity degree with specialization in Finance / Accounting (essential)Business fluent in English (both writing and speaking) (essential); French and other European languages are a plusStrong IT literacy: MS Office (particularly Excel), ERP (SAP preferably), CRM, and BI toolsExperience8+ years' experience in Finance, including FP&A, controlling, and business partneringExperience supporting commercial, sales, and marketing organizationsFMCG or other fast-paced commercial environment experienceExperience influencing business decisions through financial analysis and recommendationsExperience in international, matrix organizationsLeadership experience managing teams and transformation initiativesExposure to customer service, logistics, or HR is an advantageWhat Makes You Successful in This RoleStrong finance business partnering and commercial acumenStrategic thinker with excellent stakeholder management skillsExpertise in FP&A, financial modelling, and performance managementStrong communication and presentation skillsAbility to translate financial data into actionable insightsProven leadership and team development capabilitiesEntrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approachCollaborative and effective across functions and culturesExcited by this opportunity? We'd love to learn more about you. Apply today and help us drive meaningful impact at Sunstar.Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you apply and do not hear from us within three weeks of the job posting date, please understand that we will not be progressing with your application.

📌 Finance Business Partner (Italia)
🏢 Sunstar
📍 Italia