Senior Manager Finance

Senior Manager Finance Italy
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 planning and long-term financial strategy
Team leadership and coaching
Performance management and feedback
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