FP&A Manufacturing Italy
Your Role:
We’re looking for an 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. You will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing accurate forecasting, supporting cost‑saving initiatives, and actively contributing to the manufacturing excellence journey.
This role reports directly to the Head of Operations FP&A. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a passion for manufacturing operations and continuous improvement, and will lead all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and analysis for the site.
What you will do

Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and cross‑functional teams (production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain), taking an active role in main initiatives 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.
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.
Support capex business cases.
Manage 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, and design and implement new methodologies.
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.

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 and fluent in English and Spanish.

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.
Celebrations & fun.

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.
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!
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 proud of our innovative brands including Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Constantly, we supply 70+ countries from four production sites across Europe. Join our team and leave your footprint!
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