Senior Finance Partner
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - Sunstar in Milano
We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to serve as the trusted Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and performance guidance that drive profitable growth. The role ensures sound financial stewardship while helping shape business decisions and strategy for Italy and, potentially, additional European markets in the future.
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Serve as the trusted Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and performance guidance that drive profitable growth. The role ensures sound financial stewardship while helping shape business decisions and strategy for Italy and, potentially, additional European markets in the future.
Act as the primary Finance Business Partner to the General Manager and commercial leadership team, providing financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic recommendations to support revenue growth, profitability, and achievement of business objectives.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modelling processes, ensuring alignment between financial targets and business strategy.
Provide timely and accurate business performance reporting, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to local, regional, and functional stakeholders to support effective decision-making.
Analyze commercial and financial performance through KPI monitoring, profitability analysis, customer and category performance reviews, and variance analysis to identify growth opportunities and risks.
Drive cash flow performance and working capital optimization through effective forecasting, receivables management,
inventory oversight, and liquidity planning.
Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and Sunstar policies, coordinating with outsourced accounting providers, auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and risk management processes to safeguard company assets and support sustainable business growth.
Lead finance-related transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, BI solutions) to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and business insights.
Manage and develop the local finance team, fostering a high-performance culture, building capabilities, and ensuring business continuity. xkiyazw
Contribute as a member of the local leadership team, supporting broader organizational initiatives and sharing responsibility for selected administrative or operational matters typical of a lean and agile business environment.
University degree with specialization in Finance / Accounting (essential)
Business fluent in English (both writing and speaking) (essential); French and other European languages are a plus
MS Office (particularly Excel), ERP (SAP preferably), CRM, and BI tools
Experience
~8+ years' experience in Finance, including FP&A;, controlling, and business partnering
~ Experience supporting commercial, sales, and marketing organizations
~ FMCG or other fast-paced commercial environment experience
~ Experience influencing business decisions through financial analysis and recommendations
~ Experience in international, matrix organizations
~ Leadership experience managing teams and transformation initiatives
~ Exposure to customer service, logistics, or HR is an advantage
Strong finance business partnering and commercial acumen
Expertise in FP&A;, financial modelling, and performance management
Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights