Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Solutions Driven in Milano
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