Senior Finance Partner Europe

This Finance Manager will be responsible for a broad range of financial activities and a critical partner to the Commercial leadership team and the managing directors. He or she will be responsible for overseeing forecasting & reporting, commercial modeling, driving finance initiatives, and delivering strategic analysis to improve business performance. Key responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Leadership - Partner with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives for the European commercial organization - Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters within scope of authority - Ensure effective achievement of operational objectives through financial stewardship and analysis - Serve as a finance partner to the teams, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making. Financial Planning & Analysis - Coordinate comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the European commercial business ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives - Oversee quarterly forecasting and reporting across Orders, Price, Backlog, Revenue, Margins, and Cash metrics - Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support monthly leadership meetings, strategic goal setting, and annual operating plans - Support monthly and quarterly operational reviews with data-driven recommendations - Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present actionable solutions to stakeholders Financial Reporting & Management - Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for senior management - Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards and deadlines - Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership visibility Profitability & Performance Optimization - Drive product profit margin improvement through margin expansion initiatives - Lead productivity improvements through pricing optimization, product mix analysis, and cost management - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and drive operational efficiency Personal Profile - Comfortable around senior management. Strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills. Builds constructive and effective relationships. - Demonstrates ability to be effective in a matrix-reporting environment. Allocates time and resources efficiently, able to adapt to shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency; meets aggressive deadlines. - Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action and with a results- Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business. Chartered Accountant, CIA, or MBA is a plus. - 5+ years finance experience - Working knowledge of English and Italian is required - Excellent MS Excel skills, working knowledge of SAP, Hyperion and Business Objects strongly preferred - Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical guidance into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences. - Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to link financials to operational and market drivers Preferred qualifications - Master's degree in finance, business administration, or related field. - Experience in the life sciences or technology sector, particularly in a multinational corporation. - Track record of implementing innovative financial strategies that drive business growth and improve cash performance. - Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail #J-18808-Ljbffr