Description
We are partnering with a growing Pharmaceutical company in Italy who are seeking a highly skilled FP&A Manager to lead the team. This role will be instrumental in driving financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring the company meets its financial goals and leading the FP&A team.
The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical acumen, a deep understanding of financial modeling, and experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Develop, maintain, and improve financial models and tools to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly management reports, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to understand business drivers and align financial forecasts.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects to improve systems, processes, and performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial modelling, forecasting, and business analytics.
- Familiarity with Italian accounting and tax regulations; knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel, SAP and Power BI.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Italian and English.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
