Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur".

Well-established in the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits and Confectionery & Specialties markets, we are broadening our international presence by integrating locally-active sites that share our DNA. Together, we are committed to supporting our customers by providing them with high-performance, sustainable services in the world of cases, labels, boxes and point-of-sale displays.

With more than 50 years of know-how, we create customized, innovative solutions that are always responsive to environmental and social issues. We employ more than 4,000 people across 41 human-scale sites, who contribute to generate sales of 800 millions euros.

Authentic, sharing common values, we recruit individuals who are looking for a personal and collective adventure.

The Finance Business Partner (industrial controller) supports site Directors in strategic and operational decision‑making. They provide up‑to‑date and reliable information through industrial and commercial performance management tools. Working closely with operational teams, the industrial controller delivers analysis of the value chain with the objective of continuously improving site profitability.

• Budget Management
• Rolling Forecast
• Prepare business forecasts in line with Group and site strategy
• Analyse costs, cost center structures, financial results, and performance trends
• Update hourly rates and costing parameters
• Actual Performance Analysis
• Identify and explain significant variances between actual performance and forecasts using predefined bridge analyses
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Summarise, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and communicate insights to management
• Industrial Controlling
• Develop and implement profitability indicators and conduct weekly performance reviews with Operations teams
• Monitor industrial performance through Group KPIs and site‑specific indicators
• Ensure proper application of Group and site procedures and standards
• Support commercial teams in tender processes and assist operational managers in business decision‑making
• Capital Expenditure & Investment Management
• Participate in investment projects from the earliest stages
• Prepare decision‑support documentation, including technology/machine selection analyses and ROI assessments
• Monitor investment performance and present post‑implementation reviews ("post‑mortem" analyses)
• Group Projects
• Actively contribute to the implementation of the new ERP system
• Participate in other Group‑wide projects as required

Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business‑related subject (Desirable)

Minimum 5 years of experience in Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or Finance Business Partnering roles

Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Experience supporting operational management and working closely with plant/site leadership teams

Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis, cost accounting and manufacturing performance indicators

Experience in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Previous experience within an international group environment is preferred

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Good understanding of industrial KPIs, productivity drivers and profitability analysis

Experience with Business Intelligence and reporting tools (Power BI) is an advantage

Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations

Stro…