Analyst - Operations Finance Italy, Spain & Finland

Colonial Group; Solbiate Olona; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an FP&A Analyst in Lombardy, Solbiate Olona, to join the Operations Finance team. You will support planning, tracking, and analyzing results for Europe, coordinating with site leaders and reporting teams.

The role includes closing tasks, cost and asset analysis, and preparing budgets and forecasts for manufacturing and productivity projects. Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Business Administration or similar.
• Advanced Excel modeling with SAP data prerequisites.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written skills.
• Business acumen with ability to propose actions.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex data.
• Ownership mindset and proactive in process improvement.
• Analytical and problem-solving attitude.
• Multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Good interpersonal skills across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Performs closing tasks referring to inventory reserves and adjustments.
• Analyzes costs/assets and verifies P&L and BS accuracy.
• Delivers country-specific reporting for sites, manufacturing, SG&A, and Capex.
• Prepares auditors documentation and supports business meetings.
• Supports Budget and Forecast for manufacturing and productivity projects.
• Ensures proper financial planning and CAPEX control.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SAP data analysis

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Ownership

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Italian & English

Reliability

Education

Master degree in Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Jon description

The FP&A Analyst will be a vital member of the Operation Finance Team, assisting the Senior Manager, Operations Finance Europe in planning, tracking, analyzing and achieving business results.

This role teams up with the Senior Manager, with Site Leaders, the Internal Reporting Team, with SG&A's functions Leaders and the other FP&A Analysts.

Essential Functions

Performs closing tasks referring to:

• Inventory reserves
• Statistical key figures update
• Other adjustments required in order to reflect costs and assets in an accurate manner

Performs analysis on costs/assets and check the correctness of what reported in P&L and BS of the assigned countries.

Performs reporting and analysis for the respective countries for different purposes:

• Sites management team reviews
• Reporting on manufacturing costs
• Reporting on SG&A costs
• Reporting on Capex expenses
• Auditors documentation
• Other Business meetings

• Performs & supports Budget and Forecast for manufacturing
• Performs & supports financial validation of productivity projects.
• Performs & supports proper financial planning and control of CAPEX.

Key Competencies

Strategic Focus and Direction

Customers focus: Works with internal customers to understand and meet their needs

Furthering Business Knowledge: continuously develop the knowledge in the Finance function and industry with a strong business acumen

Trust and Teamwork

• Collaborating Inclusively: is effective in developing strong interpersonal relationships at all levels of the organization
• Communicating Effectively: Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listen first, straight talk) and acts with integrity

Personal Leadership

• Challenging: Constructively challenges the process to drive improvement
• Inspiring: gains confidence, respect and trust; consistently demonstrating commitment, and focus

Achieve Business Results

• Execution: achieves results in a manner consistent with the Core Values, developing a personal sense of urgency, focusing on the most important priorities
• Making fact-based decisions: gathers and uses relevant analytics and data to be provided as support of the decision process

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Qualifications

• Master degree in Business and Administration (or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling capabilities including working with downloaded SAP data through filters, pivot tables & reference tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Business acumen and ability to suggest and evaluate actions plans.
• Ability to analyze and summarize complex data.
• Strong sense of ownership / responsibility; pro-active in identifying process and tools improvement.
• Analytical and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with different representatives.
• Fluent in Italian & English.
• Flexible attitude with a focus on reliability.
• Team player interact effectively with cross functional teams.

Preferred requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in FP&A position
• experience in financial reporting, including management reporting, budgeting and forecasting is a preferred requirement
• Experience with SAP or other ERP

Mobility Requirements

20% of working time

Special Physical or Mental Requirements Able to work under stress and short timelines.