Experience

GroupM Italy

• Italy
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• FP&A Director

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Birra Peroni

• Italy
• Food & Beverages
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial Reporting, Planning & Statutory Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  During this role as Financial Reporting, Planning & Statutory Manager, I exhibit strategic leadership over the effective management of the consolidation of financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP standards. I act as role of Guarantor” that all the company's activities, on the financial side, are carried out in accordance with the law, respecting local regulations and complying with group policies, guaranteeing a collaborative approach that allows all stakeholders to achieve the objectives in light of the financial model built for the company. I coordinate the reporting systems in compliance with J-Sox in order to lead external audit and internal control processes. I am the key point of contact on local Italian governance and reporting requirements, working closely with external auditors.• Currently member of the Italian team for the implementation of the ERP SAP S/4HANA. Accountable for 6 work streams, such as: Fixed Assets Register, Capex, Inventory, Reporting, Planning & Group Consolidation.• Avg. WC improved by 19.9% (3YR’s CAGR) via management process review (both planning and actual). Show less

• Financial Reporting & Planning Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2020

  I effectively managed KPI and monthly reporting process in line with Asahi Europe & International (AEI) group finance guidelines to keep management and stakeholder up-to-date with organization's financial status. I drove instructions to deliver flash reporting to senior management based on P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet and identify the impact of company functions. I utilized strategic acumen in reviewing reconciliations and management accounts on quarterly basis to ensure accuracy within record. I spearheaded annual budgeting and forecasting processes to determine organization's long- and short-term financial goals. I consolidated financial data in conjunction with Commercial Finance and Integrated Supply Chain Finance business partner.• Reduced FTE by 50% (from 6 to 3) through complete FP&R processes lifecycle review.• Cash Flow improved by 5.9% (3YR’s CAGR) via management process review (both planning and actual). Show less

• Finance Business Partner - Sales Function

  • Apr 2015 - Jan 2018

  The main purpose was leading the Sales team (5 FTE) of Commercial Finance to proactively support and constructively challenge the Sales function (both On-Trade and Off-Trade channels), challenging them to proactively generate financial and business insights which added-value to management to support the decision-making process. More in details: I was responsible for overall financial analysis and insights to support the Italian Sales function in delivery of total company objectives and performance; I influenced the Sales plans in line with the long-term business strategy and constructively challenged the ambition and viability of functional strategy and associated financial plans; I managed actual trade financial performance with the Channels Directors and Trade Marketing Director to understand drivers of performance and ensure any risks and opportunities were identified and communicated early to relevant stakeholders. I managed intervention/action (gap closing) plans for the Sales function. I led and managed the financial planning and forecasting process throughout the year for the Sales function to ensure alignment with the total business planning processes and to ensure expectations were met and deliverables executed in a timely manner. I was responsible for overall budget process for Sales and relevant inputs to long-term business strategy. I decided investments/funds allocation to channels based on agreed strategy.• Designed, implemented, and managed in joint with the Sales and Trade Marketing functions the Customer Plan Process with the output to improve the strategy review and execution.• Minimized top-line performance analysis time by 50% and monthly closure process time by 30% via implementation of the OLAP CUBE (OnLine Analytical Processing) with the output. Show less

• Finance Business Partner - Enabling Functions

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2015

  The main purpose was leading the Enabling team (2 FTE) of Commercial Finance to proactively support and constructively challenge the Marketing and Corporate functions. I partnered with leadership to identify and analyze business drivers and key operational issues. I supported brands financial performance growth jointly with Marketing Managers to ensure business strategic results to understand drivers of performance and opportunities for further growth. I developed and leveraged new innovative approaches and spearheaded ad hoc projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements. I designed financial and performance metrics; I recommended decision frameworks and presented to senior management. I developed and optimized financial processes for collection and review of financial results. I integrated cost tracking process to reduce the chances of budget overrun.• Designed, implemented, and managed in joint with the CFO the ZBB (Zero Based Budget) model with the output of reducing marketing cost by 25% and fixed costs by 30% in the first year.• Revamped and implemented locally (in country) the regional model of MSE (Marketing Spending Effectiveness) to measure the impact of company’s marketing strategies generating revenue while reducing costs. Show less

• FP&A Analyst

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2012

  I defined company's goals and determined resources necessary to achieve business goals by administering the strategic business planning process (three years forecast). I developed annual operating budget; formulated quarterly and monthly closure/financial reporting. I performed profitability/investment analysis and provided decision-making support to commercial managers to aid in decision-making process. I ensured accuracy within the statutory information's in coordination with reporting office. I communicated with revenue optimization department to ensure the alignment of commercial policy with company annual target. I built and maintained relationship with commercial departments to create and promote a proactive environment.• Conducted financial analysis for "Route to market" project in conjunction with Bain and Company.• Designed and managed "Finance for Non-Finance Managers Course" to improve staff's financial knowledge.• Reduced no-working marketing costs by 25% in the first year and 15% in the second year. Show less

• Accounting Trainee

  • Feb 2008 - Jan 2009



General Motors Acceptance Corp South America

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Credit Analyst

  • Nov 2007 - Jan 2008



Q8 Kuwait Petroleum Italia S.p.A.

• Italy
• Oil and Gas
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Inventory Analyst

  • Feb 2007 - Oct 2007