Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 30-08-2026 - Solutions Driven in Italia
We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Finance Manager - Business Partner who transforms data into insights, influences strategic decisions, and drives business performance through robust forecasting, effective reporting, and strong financial control.
This is not a traditional accounting role, but a forward-looking position focused on supporting growth, profitability, and sustainable business success.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering
- Partner with business leaders and functional heads to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to improve business performance and profitability.
- Challenge and influence business decisions through fact-based financial guidance.
- Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
- Support commercial initiatives by evaluating their financial impact and expected returns.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
- Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses to support business planning and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure robust forecasting methodologies and continuous improvement of planning processes.
- Support long-term financial planning and strategic business reviews.
Controlling & Performance Management
- Monitor and analyse revenues, margins, operating expenses, profitability, working capital, and cash flow.
- Drive performance management through KPI development, tracking, and analysis.
- Conduct variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year performance.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities and support cost optimisation initiatives.
- Prepare business cases and financial evaluations for investments, projects, and commercial opportunities.
Management Reporting
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly,
and annual management reporting.
- Analyse business performance and communicate key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Prepare presentations and financial reviews for senior management.
- Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve business visibility.
Governance & Financial Control
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities in collaboration with the Accounting team.
- Ensure consistency between management reporting and statutory financial data.
- Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with company policies.
- Contribute to finance transformation and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Promote data quality and financial discipline across the organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent) is desirable.
Experience
- Experience in Finance, FP&A;, Business Controlling, or related finance functions.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance management, and management reporting.
- Proven track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.
- Experience in an international and matrix organisation is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
- Advanced Excel capabilities.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of BI and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
- Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting principles.
Competencies
- Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to challenge constructively and influence stakeholders.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction.