Senior IT Functional Analyst – Finance, EMEA

Berlin Packaging; Trezzano sul Naviglio; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Exposure to AI-driven transformation

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Berlin Packaging is seeking a Senior IT Functional Analyst – Finance, EMEA to own finance process design and ERP translation across the region. You will partner with Group and Country Finance Leaders, internal developers, and external partners to guarantee scalable, approved solutions.

This on-site role in Milan (3 days/week) requires close collaboration on GL, AP, AR, and closing processes, plus driving Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O transitions and ensuring SOX-like controls and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of IT Functional Analyst experience with a Finance focus.
• Deep knowledge of core Finance processes: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Close, and Reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems; ability to write functional specifications and govern releases.
• Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian.
• Willingness to be on site in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end functional analysis and process design across General Ledger, AP, AR, and closing activities.
• Translate Finance requirements into ERP solutions for current and future Dynamics 365 F&O architecture.
• Coordinate with internal developers and external partners for enhancements, releases, and issue resolution.
• Provide L2/L3 functional support for Finance applications across EMEA and ensure operational continuity during month/quarter/year-end closes.
• Support data readiness, localization, and controls across the finance ERP program.

Skills

Finance domain

IT Functional Analyst

ERP systems

Multi-country

English fluent

Italian proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

SAP

Oracle

JDE

AS/400-based platforms

Job description

Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, providing packaging solutions in glass, plastic, and metal to companies across a wide range of industries, including food & beverage, beauty, healthcare, and industrial markets. As a “one-stop shop,” we combine design & innovation, manufacturing services, and supply chain capabilities to help customers bring their products to market in the most efficient and impactful way. With more than a century of experience in the packaging industry, Berlin Packaging operates on a global scale, supported by an extensive network of suppliers, warehouses, and commercial teams. This unique hybrid model allows the company to offer both standard and highly customized solutions, helping customers increase sales, reduce costs, and improve productivity through smarter packaging.

What sets Berlin Packaging apart is its entrepreneurial mindset and strong customer focus. Employees are encouraged to think like owners, act decisively, and collaborate across functions and geographies to deliver measurable results.

Core Beliefs:

The company’s culture is built around innovation, creativity, speed, and a continuous drive to “help customers become greater, faster,” making it a dynamic environment for people who want to make an impact.

Role Summary:

The Senior IT Functional Analyst – Finance, EMEA is the IT reference point for EMEA Finance processes. The role owns functional analysis and process design across the full Finance value chain, translates business requirements into ERP solutions, and ensures operational continuity on legacy platforms while actively contributing to the design and rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O. The candidate acts as a trusted partner to Group and Country Finance leaders, internal developers, and external implementation partners, guaranteeing scalability, internal control compliance, and adoption across EMEA countries.

Key Responsibilities:

•FinanceFunctionalAnalysis&ProcessDesignLeadend-to-endfunctionalanalysisandprocessdesignacrossGeneralLedger,AccountsPayable,AccountsReceivable,FixedAssets,Intercompany,andClosing&Reporting;ensuredesignchoicesarescalable,usable,andcompliantwithinternalcontrolandstatutorystandards

•RequirementstoERPSolutionsTranslateFinancebusinessrequirementsintoERPsolutionsonthecurrentplatformsandonthefutureMicrosoftDynamics365F&Otargetarchitecture;drivefit-gapanalysis,solutionoptions,andto-beprocessdocumentation

•Delivery&VendorCoordinationCollaboratewithinternaldevelopersandexternalpartnerstomanageenhancements,releases,andissueresolutiononlocalFinancesystems;reviewfunctionalspecifications,overseetesting,andensuredeploymentquality

•FinanceApplicationSupport&ProblemResolutionProvidesecond/third-level(L2/L3)functionalsupportforFinanceapplicationsacrossEMEA,actingastheprimaryescalationpointforincidentsaffectingGL,sub-ledgers,intercompany,andclosingprocesses;performstructuredtroubleshootingandrootcauseanalysis,coordinatetimelyresolutionwithinternalteamsandvendors,andensureoperationalcontinuityduringcriticalbusinesscyclessuchasmonth-end,quarter-end,andyear-endcloses;collaboratewiththeITServiceDesktomaintainprioritizedticketworkflows,trackresolutionSLAs,anddriverecurring-issueeliminationthroughpermanentfixesandknowledgebaseupdates

•MicrosoftDynamicsTransitionSupportContributetotheEMEAtransitiontoMicrosoftDynamicsERP:dataandprocessreadiness,templatedesignalignment,countrylocalizationrequirements,cutoverplanning,andhypercareforFinancescope

•InternalControl,Compliance&AuditEnsuredocumentationandgovernanceofFinance/ERPprocesses,includingchangerequests,functionalspecifications,segregation-of-dutiesconsiderations,andaudit-relatedevidence;actasfunctionalcounterpartforinternalandexternalauditors

•UserAdoption,Training&StakeholderEngagementSupportuseradoptionandtrainingactivitiesforFinanceusersacrossEMEAcountries;actasescalationpointforcomplexfunctionalissues,balancinglocalneedswithregionalstandards;preparematerialsandfacilitaterecurringStateofWorksessionswithGroupandCountryFinanceleaderstotrackprogressvs.roadmap,KPIs,risks/decisions,andfollow-ups

•ContinuousImprovement&DataQualityIdentifyproactiveandreactiveimprovementopportunitiesacrossFinanceprocessesandsupportingsystems,buildingbusinesscaseswhenrelevant;supportdataqualityinitiativesacrossFinancemasterdata(ChartofAccounts,vendors,customers,fixedassets,costcenters),drivingharmonizationandremediationinlinewiththeEMEAdatastrategy.

Minimum Qualifications:

•8-10 years of experience as an IT Functional Analyst with a strong Finance domain focus in multi-country, multi-company environments

•Deep, hands-on knowledge of core Finance processes: GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, Period-End Close, Statutory and Group Reporting

•Solid experience with at least one enterprise ERP (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS/400-based platforms) including configuration and functional design

•Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, statutory accounting principles, and audit requirements (e.g., IFRS/local GAAPs, SOX-like control environments)

•Proven ability to write functional specifications, lead UAT, and govern releases through structured change management

•Fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian

•Availability to be on site in Milan 3 days/week and to travel across EMEA when required.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (implementation, rollout, or run); knowledge of Dataverse, Power Platform, and the Microsoft data stack as a strong plus

•Experience supporting ERP harmonization/single-template programs across multiple countries and legal entities

•Exposure to M&A integration of acquired entities into a Finance ERP template

•Familiarity with consolidation and EPM tools (e.g., Tagetik, OneStream, Hyperion, BPC) and tax/e‑invoicing frameworks across EMEA jurisdictions

•Additional European languages (French, Spanish, German, Dutch) appreciated

•Certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, ITIL, or relevant Finance/accounting qualifications a plus.

Ways of Working:

•Business partnership mindset—proximity to Finance stakeholders, listening, and translating business pain points into governed solutions

•Standards first—reusable design, harmonized processes, and disciplined change control to protect data and control integrity.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative and innovative work environment, with a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week onsite).
• Compensation package range: €45,000–€65,000 yearly Gross.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven transformation.