Finance Manager – Southern Europe

As Finance Manager for Southern Europe, you will drive financial planning and performance across brands, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate month-end close, forecasting, and strategic analysis. You’ll own SG&A budgeting, customer P&L statements, and regional S&OP, informing senior management with actionable insights. This role combines hands-on financial leadership with process improvement and automation in a global, innovation-driven company.

You’ll operate in a hybrid setup, contributing to growth, efficiency, and value creation for iconic brands.
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits in line with local market practice

Career development opportunities in a large international organisation
Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs
Tuition reimbursement and learning resources
Lead month-end close with variance analysis and commentary.
Oversee monthly forecasting, quarterly reviews, strategic planning, and budgeting for Southern Europe across P&L and operating margin.
Own SG&A spend/forecasting across categories; focus on compensation, marketing, and investment spend.
Develop customer P&L statements and partner with local teams to drive regional growth.
Provide senior management with historical/forecasted KPI analyses and scenario planning.
Recommend financial actions aligned to business objectives.
Lead the Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) process for the region.
Prepare and deliver impactful presentations to senior management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track strategic initiatives and support projects.
Drive process improvements and automation with Center of Excellence to improve efficiency, control, and decision support.
Strong experience in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business planning in a dynamic multinational environment (preferably FMCG).
Advanced Excel and experience with SAP, EPM, Power BI.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills with stakeholder influence.
Fluency in Italian and English; knowledge of Spanish or Greek is a plus.
strong analytical thinking
excellent communication and presentation
SAP
EPM
Power BI