```html ASSOCIATE MANAGER FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS (PROCUREMENT FINANCE) Location: Arese, Milan Area (Italy) Function: Finance Overview: About the role: As Associate Manager FPA, Procurement Finance, the candidate is responsible for managing key global business and finance initiatives in partnership with senior management within the Global Procurement and Global Finance organizations.
In this position, the candidate will gain a broad understanding of SCJ Procurement footprint, develop business partnerships, and gain exposure to senior leadership.
About the Team/Department: The position is based in Italy, under the immediate supervision of the Manager, FPA – Global Procurement based in Racine, Wisconsin.
Responsibilities: Report, budget, and forecast Regional (EU and AMET) and Global Commodity Inflation PPV and own feedstock tracking reporting.
Partner with Global and Regional Procurement functions to identify and track annual cost savings opportunities, including working capital improvement.
Support MEA Finance validation for Procurement-led molds and investment at 3rd party manufacturer and supplier locations.
Support Commercial Finance on commodity-driven price increase justification.
Manage key global business and finance initiatives in partnership with senior management within the Global Procurement and Global Finance organizations.
Lead Global Procurement process improvement initiatives and ensure procurement related controls are in place.
Ensure financial controls are in place for signing and executing contracts in accordance with Delegation of Authority agreement.
Perform financial assessment of suppliers.
Partner to develop, influence, and implement category direct spend strategies.
Partner with the Procurement team on key direct and indirect negotiations.
Drive and support initiatives to increase AP and Cash value (SCF).
Experience you'll bring: Minimum 4 years of experience in FPA (Supply Chain Finance a plus).
University Degree in Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
Behaviors you'll need: Demonstrate excellent leadership skills (self, others, business), fostering business partnership.
Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving, and adaptability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with all levels of management.
Able to work independently.
You need to be legally eligible to work in the country of application.
What's in it for you?
Based in Arese - Milan, we can offer you a competitive salary and profit share, as well as smart working.
We care about the well-being of our people and other benefits include medical cover, life insurance, subsidy canteen, and SCJ Holiday program.
The facilities in Arese include swimming pool, tennis court, games room, free parking, and bus shuttle.
About us: SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way.
We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Raid, Glade, Kiwi, OFF!, Windex, Ziploc, and more, in virtually every country.
Through these household names, we are making a positive difference to the world around us.
But we only succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our 13,000 people who we truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.
Inclusion Diversity: We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability.
We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it.
It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.
We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment.
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