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 responsibilitiesStrategic 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 stakeholdersFinancial 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 visibilityProfitability & 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 efficiencyPersonal 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 driversPreferred 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-*****-Ljbffr