Senior Manager, Finance - Commercial Accounting
Pubblicato il 02-09-2026 - Bic in Milano
Join BIC World, a community of brands dedicated to creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that have been part of hearts and homes for over 75 years. We are committed to growing our iconic and innovative brands by reimagining everyday essentials in new, sustainable, and responsible ways. Our culture encourages a “roll up your sleeves and get the job done” mindset, ensuring self-starters, problem solvers, and innovative thinkers can truly thrive.
As Senior Finance
Manager for Italy region , you are a key leader responsible for the full finance scope, combining financial controlling, statutory compliance, and advanced commercial finance partnering . Reporting to the Finance Director Commercial Europe, you will act as a strategic business partner to the Commercial organization and Leadership Team , driving profitable growth through robust financial planning, Gross-to-Net (GTN) management, and performance insight. This role blends strategic influence and hands-on execution , with ownership of financial performance, compliance, and team leadership.
Strategic Finance Business Partnering
Act as a core member of the Country Leadership Team, contributing to business strategy and decision-making Partner closely with Sales, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), Marketing, HR and Commercial Strategy Support and challenge commercial teams on pricing, promotions, trade investment, and customer strategy Lead financial input into strategic and transformation projects Commercial Finance &
• GTN Management Own and oversee Gross-to-Net (GTN) analysis, including trade spend, discounts,
and promotional investments Contribute to the development and review of customer and channel P&Ls; Ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance of GTN reporting Deliver post-event analysis on commercial initiatives and promotions Financial Planning, Forecasting &
• Controlling Own the full P&L; for the Italy entity, including Revenue, COGS, Brand support and OPEX Deliver timely and accurate monthly closing and management reporting Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and reporting processes Statutory, Accounting &
• Compliance Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and Group IFRS. Ensure effective internal control environment and risk management framework, including credit limit risks (Coface insurance) Oversee cash flow and working capital management, including DSO optimization & inventory turn over Supervise payroll-related financial aspects in coordination with HR Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with FP&A;, GBS, Supply Chain, and Group Finance teams Align financial plans with operational and commercial strategies Contribute to regional and global finance initiatives Support business case development for investments and strategic initiatives Lead and develop the Finance team Process Improvement &
• Data Governance Improve financial tools,
reporting systems, and dashboards Enhance data quality, governance, and transparency Support system implementation or upgrades (ERP, planning tools) Qualifications &
Experience Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration MBA or equivalent is a plus Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights Business partnering with senior stakeholders Understanding of market trends and industry dynamics Performance management and feedback Building high-performing and engaged teams Change management and driving transformation initiatives Strong storytelling with financial data Executive-level presentation skills Stakeholder management across departments High attention to detail with big-picture thinking Availability to work on a hybrid model at our office in Milano (Italy) We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means.