Financial planning and analysis specialist

About the job We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A) Specialist to join our international finance team. This role is central to delivering accurate financial insights, supporting strategic decision‐making, and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards, with a strong emphasis on free cash flow, balance sheet management, and finance transformation processes. About the role As an FP& A Specialist, you will be responsible for producing timely and reliable financial reporting, partnering with senior management and global teams, and contributing to both operational and strategic planning. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities while driving transformation initiatives that improve cash generation, strengthen the balance sheet, and automate core financial processes. Key Responsibilities Deliver clear, timely financial updates to senior management by analyzing KPIs and quantifying impacts on free cash flow. Lead balance sheet analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and levers to optimize working capital and net debt. Support financial decision‐making by applying company policies, internal controls, and compliance standards. Design, implement, and maintain financial processes and controls that integrate P& L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting. Partner with local and global teams on internal reporting, monthly business reviews, budgeting, and forecasting cycles. Review P& L and balance sheet trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement that enhance liquidity and cash conversion. Contribute to short‐ and long‐term operational and strategic planning, including scenario analysis focused on cash stress and balance sheet resilience. Ensure budgeting targets are met through accurate scheduling, variance analysis, and corrective actions. Drive finance transformation projects and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, data quality, and the speed of insight delivery. Your Profile Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Approximately 7 years of relevant experience in FP& A within multinational corporations or similar corporate environments (experience from consulting is not required). Deep understanding of free cash flow and balance sheet dynamics; experience optimizing working capital and cash conversion cycles. Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance is a strong plus. English fluency is mandatory (written and spoken). Additional languages such as Portuguese or Spanish are advantageous. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Power Point; experience with consolidation and reporting tools (e.g., Hyperion, HFM, SAP BPC) is highly valued. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across financial and non‐financial teams. Proactive, detail‐oriented, and able to perform in a fast‐paced, international environment. What we offer A dynamic and international working environment. The opportunity to develop professionally and grow within a fast‐moving organization. Exposure to both local and global finance operations. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and advance your career path. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Location: Milano, Italy Job Type: Full‐time, hybrid To apply for this position, we invite all interested candidates of any gender (L.903/77) to send their CV via email, specifying their consent to the processing of personal data (EU Regulation 2016/679) and referencing the job posting. Sadhu thanks in advance all applicants and will contact candidates deemed suitable within 15 days of receipt. After this period, the selection process will be considered closed. As the data controller, Sadhu ensures that personal data is processed in compliance with the provisions of EU Regulation 2016/679 – GDPR – on data protection. Before submitting their CV, candidates are encouraged to review the privacy policy available on For inquiries or to request data deletion, please contact dpo@sadhu.it. Sadhu S.r.l. – Recruitment and Selection Agency Min. Authorization No. 0000424 of 27/11/2024 Viale Lancetti 43 – 20158 Milan Share Capital: €25,000 fully paid-in Tax Code/VAT No. 13589500969 – REA MI 2732308