A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing finance role; experience in FMCG or food production is ideal.
Strong knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems, including SAP and Hyperion.
Advanced Excel and business intelligence skills.
Fluency in English.
Deep understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
A hands-on, proactive approach with attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and influence across functions.
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain, and actively participate in key plant initiatives, leading finance-related initiatives.
Translate financial data into operational insights and influence plant-level decision-making.
Provide training and support to operational staff to improve financial awareness and accountability.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing profitability.
Monitor operational efficiency and provide financial insight on production performance, yield, labor utilization, and waste as part of the Manufacturing Excellence culture.
Support capital expenditure business cases.
Manage the manufacturing site's day-to-day financial operations, including cost accounting, inventory control, and fixed asset management.
Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, key performance indicators, and variance reports; design and implement new methodologies where needed.
Ensure accurate reporting of production costs, overhead absorption, and standard costing variances.
Lead the site's annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes.
Partner with operations and supply chain to develop cost models and forecasts aligned with production volumes and efficiency targets.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in FMCG or food production.
Description
Your Role
We are looking for a FP&A Manufacturing to join our operations finance team at one of our key petfood production plants, located in Castelgomberto The FP&A Manufacturing is the right hand of the Plant Manager and a key member of the site leadership team. He/she is responsible for driving financial performance, provide accurate forecasting, supporting cost saving initiatives and taking an active role in the manufacturing Excellence journey that is about to start.
This role reports directly to the FP&A Operations Director. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a passion for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. leading all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the site, supporting strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.
What you will do
Business Partnering
●Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams (production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain), taking an active role in the main initiatives at the plant and leading all financial related ones.
●Translate financial data into operational insights and influence decision-making at the plant level.
Provide training and support to operational staff to enhance financial awareness and accountability
Cost Control & Performance Improvement
●Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing profitability.
●Under the new Manufacturing Excellence culture, monitor operational efficiency and provide financial insight on production performance, yield, labor utilization, and waste.
●Support capex business cases
Financial Operations & Reporting
●Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the manufacturing site, including cost accounting, inventory control, and fixed asset management.
●Prepare and analyze monthly management accounts, KPIs, and variance reports, when existing and design and implement new methodologies
●Ensure accurate reporting of production costs, overhead absorption, and standard costing variances.
Budgeting & Forecasting
●Lead the site’s annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning processes.
●Partner with operations and supply chain to develop cost models and forecasts aligned with production volumes and efficiency targets.
What we are looking for
●Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
●Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing finance role, ideally within FMCG or food production.
●Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, hyperion).
●Advanced Excel/ Bi skills
●Fluent in English
Key Skills & Competences
●Deep understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
●Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
●Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
●Hands-on, proactive approach with attention to detail.
●Ability to work independently and influence across functions.
What we offer
●Flexible compensation
●Free canteen
●Amazon product discount
●Pension plan
●Affinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.
●Celebrations & Fun
If you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!
We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team.
That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Our Company
Affinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.
We are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as 4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.
So, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!
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