Senior FP+A Manager
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Privatal International in Milano
We are supporting a private equity-backed, international business in the appointment of a
Senior FP&A; Manager to join its finance team in Northern Italy. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, dynamic and growth-focused environment , working closely with senior leadership to drive financial performance, improve visibility and support strategic decision-making. The role will combine core FP&A; responsibilities with exposure to M&A;, financial modelling and strategic projects , making it particularly attractive to someone who enjoys working beyond traditional reporting and controlling.
The business is undergoing continued development and transformation, creating a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys an entrepreneurial environment where pace, ownership, analytical thinking and commercial judgement are highly valued. Key Responsibilities
Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. Build and develop financial models, scenario analyses and business cases to support strategic decision-making. Deliver high-quality management reporting and performance analysis. Analyse KPIs, profitability, cash flow and key business trends. Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership. Partner with commercial and operational teams to support key business decisions. Identify risks, opportunities and performance gaps against plan. Support M&A; activity, including financial analysis, due diligence, investment cases and post-acquisition integration. Support strategic initiatives, transformation projects and private equity value-creation plans . Assess potential investments,
growth initiatives and other strategic opportunities through detailed financial modelling. Improve FP&A; processes, reporting tools and financial visibility across the business. Help drive a high-performance, commercially focused finance culture.
Candidate
Profile
Strong background in
FP&A;, controlling, commercial finance or transaction-focused finance . Demonstrable experience in financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis . Exposure to M&A;, transactions, due diligence and/or post-merger integration highly desirable.
Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth or fast-changing environment advantageous. Strong understanding of financial statements, cash flow and key value drivers. Commercially minded, analytical and comfortable challenging the business. Able to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. Able to operate with pace, autonomy and a high level of ownership.
Experience working across multiple functions and/or international markets.
Advanced
Excel and strong financial systems experience.
Fluent
English required; Italian highly advantageous. Based in, or open to relocating to,
Northern Italy . The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to operate at the centre of a
PE-backed growth story , combining hands-on FP&A; with exposure to
M&A;, financial modelling, strategic projects and value creation . The successful candidate will join a business where expectations are high, decisions are made quickly and finance plays a critical role in both day-to-day performance and major strategic decisions as the business enters its next phase of growth.