FP&A Manufacturing Italy

Affinity Petcare; Castelgomberto; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible compensation

Free canteen

Amazon product discount

Pension plan

Affinity University platform

Celebrations & Fun

Descrizione del lavoro

Affinity Petcare in Castelgomberto, Italy, is seeking an FP&A Manufacturing to join our operations finance team at one of our key petfood production plants. The FP&A Manufacturing will be the right hand of the Plant Manager and a core member of the site leadership team, accountable for driving financial performance, forecasting, cost-saving initiatives and supporting the Manufacturing Excellence journey.

The role reports to the FP&A Operations Director and blends strong financial acumen with

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing finance role.
• Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, Hyperion).
• Advanced Excel/BI skills.
• Fluent in English.

Mansioni

• Act as strategic partner to the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams, leading financial initiatives.
• Translate financial data into operational insights and influence decision-making at the plant level.
• Provide training and support to operational staff to enhance financial awareness and accountability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing profitability.
• Monitor operational efficiency and provide financial insight on production performance, yield, labor utilization, and waste.
• Support capex business cases.
• Manage day-to-day financial operations of the manufacturing site, including cost accounting, inventory control, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance reports; design and implement new methodologies where needed.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production costs, overhead absorption, and standard costing variances.
• Lead the site’s annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to develop cost models and forecasts aligned with production volumes and efficiency targets.

Conoscenze

ERP knowledge

Excel/BI skills

Analytical skills

Communication & partnering

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Strumenti

SAP

Hyperion

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Role

We are looking for an FP&A Manufacturing to join our operations finance team at one of our key petfood production plants, located in Castelgomberto. The FP&A Manufacturing is the right hand of the Plant Manager and a key member of the site leadership team. He/she is responsible for driving financial performance, providing accurate forecasting, supporting cost‑saving initiatives and taking an active role in the manufacturing Excellence journey that is about to start.

This role reports directly to the FP&A Operations Director. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a passion for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement, leading all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the site, supporting strategic decision‑making and operational efficiency.

What you will do

Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and cross‑functional teams (production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain), taking an active role in the main initiatives at the plant and leading all financial‑related ones.
• Translate financial data into operational insights and influence decision‑making at the plant level.
• Provide training and support to operational staff to enhance financial awareness and accountability.

Cost Control & Performance Improvement

• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing profitability.
• Under the new Manufacturing Excellence culture, monitor operational efficiency and provide financial insight on production performance, yield, labor utilization, and waste.
• Support capex business cases.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage the day‑to‑day financial operations of the manufacturing site, including cost accounting, inventory control, and fixed asset management.
• Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance reports; design and implement new methodologies where existing ones are lacking.
• Ensure accurate reporting of production costs, overhead absorption, and standard costing variances.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the site’s annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to develop cost models and forecasts aligned with production volumes and efficiency targets.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing finance role, ideally within FMCG or food production.
• Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, Hyperion).
• Advanced Excel/BI skills.
• Fluent in English.

Key Skills & Competences

• Deep understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
• Hands‑on, proactive approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and influence across functions.

What we offer

• Flexible compensation.
• Free canteen.
• Amazon product discount.
• Pension plan.
• Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
• Celebrations & Fun.

If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed.

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.