FP&A Analyst, Italy

About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 80+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide.  To further strengthen the FP&A team within Cedacri, part of ION Group, we are looking for a motivated and talented Finance Analyst who is keen to grow professionally, gain exposure to group-level financial dynamics, and actively contribute to strategic decision-making. Learn more at iongroup.com.  Your role:  Your key duties and responsibilities Support FP&A activities with a strong focus on monthly financial performance analysis, variance analysis, and KPI monitoring Prepare, analyze, and deliver monthly Flash and Group Reports to top management, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting processes, including financial planning, scenario analysis, and rolling forecasts Monitor and analyze operating expenses, identifying deviations versus budget/forecast and supporting cost control and optimization initiatives Act as a finance business partner, working closely with business stakeholders to understand cost drivers and support data-driven decision-making Support financial consolidation activities and ensure alignment between local and group-level reporting Participate in special projects related to business unit transformation, process improvement, and financial governance Improve reporting processes and tools, enhancing automation, data quality, and efficiency   Your skills, experience, and qualifications required Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline (preferably with honors) 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, Finance, M&A, Controlling, or Business Analysis roles Strong expertise in financial modeling, reporting, performance measurement, and data analysis Strong analytical mindset combined with a proactive, “get-things-done” attitude Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment Excellent proficiency in Italian and English, both written and spoken Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of SAP modules and enterprise financial systems is considered a plus What we offer: Permanent employment contract. Location: Milan Important notes: According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority.