Senior Manager Finance

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Senior Manager Finance Italy
BIC

Hybrid

Description:

JoinBIC 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 turn over

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

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