Finance Business Analyst, Operations Italy

Grundfos; Bologna; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading water technology company is seeking a Finance Business Analyst in Bologna, Italy. This role is pivotal in linking financial data to business goals and involves conducting financial analyses, budgeting activities, and preparing management reports. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, proven financial analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. This full-time position offers the chance to collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance operational efficiencies and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Competenze

• Proven experience in financial analysis, performance management, and cost controlling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

Mansioni

• Engage in plant management product costing project and cost controlling.
• Conduct financial data analysis to identify trends and improvements.
• Prepare management reports and present financial insights to senior management.
• Support pricing decisions and profitability analysis.

Conoscenze

Excel

Financial Analysis

Cost Controlling

Budgeting

Cognos

Hyperion

Microsoft Access

Financial Planning

Analysis Skills

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Grundfos is seeking a Finance Business Analyst to support our Operations in Italy. This role is a key link between financial data and business objectives ensuring the successful development and deployment of analytical standards and ad hoc queries relevant to our operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage in plant management product costing project and cost controlling performance accounting CAPEX controlling and reporting.
• Support the Finance Business Partner (FBP) for WTE Operations covering finance activities related to operations in Italy Denmark and Poland.
• Conduct financial data analysis and deep dives to identify trends patterns deviations and improvements.
• Responsible for forecasts budget and actuals for Operations in Italy
• Translate internal and external factors into actionable insights for consolidated financial statements and performance management systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and business stakeholders to influence decision-making and identify operational efficiencies.

Main Activities

• Analyze production costs (raw materials labor and manufacturing overheads).
• Prepare and monitor the industrial budget and periodic forecasts.
• Calculate standard costs and perform variance analysis against actual results.
• Support management in pricing decisions and profitability analysis by product or business line.
• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE productivity unit cost scrap rate and energy consumption.
• Prepare management reports and present financial insights to senior management.
• Ensure proper inventory valuation and cost accounting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects within the manufacturing area.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or masters degree in finance Accounting Economics or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial analysis performance management and cost controlling.
• Super user in Excel and PowerPoint just as SAP experience would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data in a clear and actionable format.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Previous experience with production / operation is considered a plus.
• As a person you are curious outgoing proactive and take ownership of your tasks.
• English on business level is a requirement.

Work Relations

You will work closely with Finance Business Partners of WTE and various stakeholders within Operations.

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Microsoft Access, Pivot tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Employment Information

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Contact

Hiring manager: Jakob Skytte at 45

Recruiter: Gianluigi Di Sansebastiano, Recruiter Grundfos