FP&A MANAGER

Financeroles; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

JTI in Lombardia seeks an FP&A Manager to lead OPEX controlling, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning, acting as a key business partner to budget owners and senior management.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with FP&A tools, with fluency in English and Italian to support regional and corporate reporting. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement and automation of FP&A processes.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Solid experience in FP&A, controlling, management accounting, or finance business partnering - around 3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management, OPEX controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and month-end accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and constructively challenge stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning and reporting systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly OPEX controlling cycle, analyzing actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Partner with budget owners to review performance, challenge assumptions, and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Ensure month-end actuals are complete, accurate, properly allocated, and reflected in management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, coordinating inputs and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage planning assumptions, scenarios, system updates, and variance analysis across planning cycles.
• Support regional and corporate reporting, including weekly briefs, monthly volumes, planning submissions, and other recurring requirements.
• Prepare management information and ad-hoc financial analysis for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of FP&A processes, reporting tools, and data flows.

Skills

FP&A experience

OPEX controlling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow planning

Month-end accounting

Excel skills

Finance systems

Stakeholder management

English & Italian

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Excel

FP&A software

Job description

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.

FP&A MANAGER

The FP&A Manager is responsible for OPEX controlling, planning, forecasting, and financial performance management, acting as a key business partner to functional and budget owners.The role ensures a strong connection between accounting actuals, forecasts, cash flow planning, and business performance, providing financial insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting effective decision-making.

Position

As the FP&A Manager, you will:

• Lead the monthly OPEX controlling cycle, analyzing actuals versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Partner with budget owners to review performance, challenge assumptions, and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Ensure month-end actuals are complete, accurate, properly allocated, and consistently reflected in management reporting.
• Leadbudgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning, coordinating inputs and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Manage planning assumptions, scenarios, system updates, and variance analysis across planning cycles.
• Support regional and corporate reporting, including weekly briefs, monthly volumes, planning submissions, and other recurring requirements.
• Prepare management information and ad-hoc financial analysis for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of FP&A processes, reporting tools, and data flows.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Solid experience in FP&A, controlling, management accounting, or finance business partnering - around 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management, OPEX controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and month-end accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate financial data into clear business insights and constructively challenge stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning and reporting systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Fluent English and Italian.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial expertise, business partnering skills, analytical rigor, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

What to expect?

For the position you are currently applying for, the established hiring range is:
Annual Base Salary: EUR 42,600.00 - 58.400 per annum. Please note that the final offer is determined by objective criteria, including your specific professional experience, technical expertise and the complexity of the responsibilities associated with the role level.

Expect wellbeing initiatives, flexible work arrangements, growth opportunities, and excellent benefits, including a unique family leave policy. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.