Junior FP&A Specialist

Beiersdorf; Milano; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid working model

Flexible working hours

Company store discounts

Participation bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Beiersdorf SpA in Milano is seeking a Junior Financial Planning & Analytics Specialist to join the Finance Department, working closely with the South of Europe Financial Planning & Analytics Manager. The successful candidate will support financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis activities across the South of Europe Management Unit.

You will consolidate sales data across countries, monitor KPIs including DSO, assist budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closings, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, or a similar finance role.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating and analyzing Sales data across the various countries within the Management Unit.
• Monitoring, consolidating, and reporting key business KPIs, including DSO and other financial performance indicators.
• Planning, monitoring, and reporting of General Expenses.
• Collaborating with the Accounting team to allocate expenses by cost center and expense category.
• Supporting monthly closing accruals and provisions.
• Supporting monthly presentations for the management.
• Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis activities.

Skills

English language

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Details

• Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
• Job Start Date: 11/2/2026
• Country / City: Italy / Milano
• Company: Beiersdorf SpA
• Job Function: Finance (incl. Accounting, Controlling)

Your Tasks

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Financial Planning & Analytics Specialist to join our Finance Department, working closely with the South of Europe Financial Planning & Analytics Manager. The successful candidate will support financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis activities across the South of Europe Management Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidating and analyzing Sales data across the various countries within the Management Unit.
• Monitoring, consolidating, and reporting key business KPIs, including DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and other financial performance indicators.
• Planning, monitoring, and reporting of General Expenses
• Collaborating with the Accounting team to ensure the correct allocation of expenses by cost center and expense category.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly closing accruals and provisions.
• Supporting the preparation of monthly presentations for the management.
• Assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis activities.

Your Profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, or a similar finance role.
• Good knowledge of SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Power BI is considered a plus.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

Why Join us?

• Gross annual salary (RAL) between €XXX,000 and €XXX,000, depending on experience, plus a variable bonus component
• Free parking for cars, bicycles, and motorcycles
• Flexible working hours (start time between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, with a 1-hour lunch break)
• Hybrid working model (2 days of remote work per week)
• Company store discounts (discounted Beiersdorf products, open twice a week)
• Participation bonus, redeemable either as a cash payment or for services/benefits
• Faschim health insurance
• And much more!