Financial Analyst

Magna International; Italia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting is seeking a Financial Analyst to support group-wide controlling and consolidation across entities in Italy. The role focuses on accurate reporting, automation initiatives, and digital finance transformation, leveraging Power BI, RPA, Python, and ERP modules.

You will partner with divisional teams to drive budgeting, forecasting, and insightful financial analysis, helping senior management make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in controlling; proven automation and digital finance transformation.
• Knowledge of group consolidation tools and ERP systems (SAP, OneStream).
• Advanced Excel and automation tools (Power BI, RPA platforms, Python, SQL).

Responsibilities

• Group Controlling & Consolidation: prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual group results.
• Automation & Digital Transformation: drive automation of reporting and controlling processes; develop dashboards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: support budgeting and forecasting cycles; align local plans with group objectives.
• Business Partnering: provide financial insights to divisional controlling teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Awareness

Unity

Empowerment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Power BI

RPA platforms

Python

SQL

Job description

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a Financial Analyst who will assist in managing and consolidating financial performance across multiple entities within the group. This position emphasizes group-level controlling, reporting, and automation initiatives to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate combines logical mindset and controlling with strong skills in process automation and digital finance transformation. The position in Italy is permanent, in Germany it is initially a two-year fixed-term contract with the option of conversion to a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Controlling & Consolidation: Assist the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial results. Apply checks of compliance with group accounting policies. Analyze group performance, variances, and key financial indicators; provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Automation & Digital Transformation: Drive automation of group reporting and controlling processes using tools such as Power BI, RPA, Python, and ERP automation modules. Develop dashboards and automated workflows to improve data accuracy and reduce manual effort. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to implement digital solutions across entities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support data processing of group-wide budgeting and forecasting cycles. Ensure alignment of local entity plans with group objectives.
• Business Partnering: Act as technical advisor to the divisional controlling teams. Provide financial insights to support strategic decisions and operational improvement.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Experience: 2-3 years in controlling is a must Proven experience in automation and digital finance transformation.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of group consolidation tools and ERP systems (SAP, OneStream). Advanced Excel and automation tools (any of Power BI, RPA platforms, Python, SQL).
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Good communication skills. Awareness, Unity, Empowerment.

Equal Opportunity

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Recruitment Process

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies. Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

Worker Type: Regular / Permanent

Group: Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting

Company Culture

We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. In the right environment, your ideas can turn into industry-changing automotive technologies and improve the lives of people around the world. Let's create the future of mobility, together.

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