Fp&a Italy Natural Specialties Bu

**Your Role**

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional to join our dynamic finance team in Italy. This role will be responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis for our Italian market within the Natural Specialist Business Unit, reporting to the FP&A Manager of the Business Unit. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting the International Marketing Managers of one of our brands by developing financial business cases for innovation projects with a cross-country scope. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in driving the financial performance of a growing market within a leading multinational pet food company.

**What you will do**- Lead the FP&A function for the Italian market, providing a comprehensive financial view of the business and partnering with the Italy Sales Director and the local Sales & Marketing teams to achieve strategic objectives.- Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts, conduct variance analysis, and provide insightful recommendations to management to optimize financial performance.- Prepare and present financial reports, including dashboards, closing conference calls, and management committee presentations, to effectively communicate financial performance to key stakeholders.- Actively participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, providing financial valuations of sales forecasts and offering a full P&L perspective on a monthly basis, while identifying risks & opportunities.- Lead the annual budget and quarterly estimate processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial coherence and alignment with strategic goals.- Support Marketing team in building financial business cases for innovation project with cross-country scope.- Support Sales team in negotiation with Key Clients by analysing the financial implication of different contact terms and help to negotiate favourable deals- Contribute to the development and execution of the long-term strategic plan, providing financial planning and analysis support.- Act as a trusted business partner to the Sales & Marketing departments, providing ad-hoc decision support on pricing, promotions, advertising campaigns, portfolio management, and innovation projects.- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
- Participate in the implementation of new dashboarding and analytics projects.

**What we are looking for**- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.- 5+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably within a multinational FMCG environment.- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is a must, while experience with SAP and/or Oracle Hyperion Planning are highly desirable.- Fluency in English is essential, Spanish will be a plus- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and provide concise insights and recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

**What we offer**- Hybrid working model- Flexible working hours- Ticket Restaurants- Amazon product discount- Free Parking- Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
- Celebrations & Fun

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

**Our Company**

Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.

We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.

So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint

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