Global BU Finance Director — Strategy, Growth & Profit

EMEA Recruitment; Italia; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a successful, growing manufacturing business within a complex international organization. We are seeking a Business Unit Finance Director with substantial commercial exposure to act as a true business partner and lead financial strategy.

You will work closely with the Business Unit Head and senior commercial and operational stakeholders, shaping strategy, driving performance, and translating business decisions into sustainable financial results.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Business Controlling, Commercial Finance, FP&A, or a similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience with meaningful P&L responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent stakeholder management.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive mindset with ability to operate in a lean, hands-on organization.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the financial performance and P&L of a significant global business line.
• Partner with the Business Unit Head and commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Identify, anticipate and manage financial risks and opportunities; provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize cost-to-serve.

Skills

Financial leadership

P&L ownership

FP&A

Commercial finance

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Hands-on execution

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics or similar

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a successful, growing manufacturing business within a complex international organization. We are seeking a Business Unit Finance Director with substantial commercial exposure to act as a true business partner and lead financial strategy.

You will work closely with the Business Unit Head and senior commercial and operational stakeholders, shaping strategy, driving performance, and translating business decisions into sustainable financial results.