Senior Manager Finance Italy

Senior Manager Finance Italy

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Milano, IT
BIC
Hybrid
Description:
Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways.
Our culture encourages a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive. At BIC World, you are empowered to take ownership of your career and use your unique perspective to make a meaningful, global impact on our mission.
Position Overview

As

Senior Finance Manager for Italy region , you are a key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combining

financial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering .
Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as a

strategic business partner to the Commercial organization and Leadership Team , driving profitable growth through robust financial planning, Gross-to-Net (GTN) management, and performance insight.
This role blends

strategic influence and hands-on execution , with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Finance Business Partnering

Act as a

core member of the Country Leadership Team , contributing to business strategy and decision-making
Partner closely with

Sales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial Strategy
Provide

actionable financial insights

to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and ROI optimization
Support and challenge commercial teams on

pricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategy
Lead financial input into

strategic and transformation projects
2. Commercial Finance & GTN Management

Own and oversee

Gross-to-Net (GTN) analysis , including trade spend, discounts, and promotional investments
Contribute to the development and review of

customer and channel P&Ls
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reporting
Deliver

post-event analysis

on commercial initiatives and promotions
3. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Controlling

Own the

full P&L for the Italy entity , including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEX
Lead

budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processes
Deliver timely and accurate

monthly closing and management reporting
Analyze performance vs. plan/prior year and drive

corrective actions
Develop and maintain

financial models, dashboards, and KPIs
Provide

in-depth variance analysis and performance commentary
Drive continuous improvement in

forecast accuracy and reporting processes
4. Statutory, Accounting & Compliance

Ensure compliance with

accounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS.
Act as

primary contact for auditors
Ensure effective

internal control environment and risk management framework,

including credit limit risks (Coface insurance)
Monitor impacts on

P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Oversee

cash flow and working capital management,

including DSO optimization & inventory turnover
Supervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with

FP&A, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teams
Align financial plans with

operational and commercial strategies
Contribute to

regional and global finance initiatives
Support business case development for

investments and strategic initiatives
6. Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop the Finance team
Foster a

performance-driven, collaborative culture
Coach team members and support

capability building
Drive

process standardization and efficiency improvements
7. Process Improvement & Data Governance

Improve

financial tools, reporting systems, and dashboards
Enhance

data quality, governance, and transparency
Support

system implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools)
Identify and implement

efficiency and automation opportunities
Qualifications & Experience

Education

Master's degree in

Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
MBA or equivalent is a plus
Ideal Skills and competencies

Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights
Business partnering with senior stakeholders
Understanding of market trends and industry dynamics
Scenario plann