Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist, EMEA (Contratto 12 mesi)

PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI) è un produttore globale di lubrificanti, nonché ramo commerciale di PETRONAS, società petrolifera nazionale della Malesia.

Fondata nel 2008, PETRONAS Lubricants International produce e commercializza un'ampia gamma di prodotti di lubrificanti industriali e per il settore automobilistico di alta qualità in oltre 100 mercati.

Con sede a Kuala Lampur, PLI vanta oltre 30 uffici marketing in 28 Paesi, con uffici regionali a Kuala Lampur, Pechino, Torino, Belo Horizonte, Chicago e Durban.

PETRONAS Lubricants International è la risorsa tecnica alla base della partnership tecnica di PETRONAS con il team di Formula Uno MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS ed è responsabile del design, dello sviluppo e della consegna delle Fluid Technology Solutions™, con combustibili, lubrificanti personalizzati e fluidi di trasmissione per le Frecce d'argento

Attualmente nella top 10, PLI sta seguendo un programma di crescita aziendale piuttosto aggressivo per solidificare la sua posizione di azienda di lubrificanti leader, all'avanguardia nel settore.

Position Purpose

The Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist, EMEA supports financial reporting, planning and analysis activities across the region.

Working closely with the EMEA Controlling team, the role contributes to the preparation of periodic financial reports, forecasting and budgeting activities, and business performance analysis. The position provides support in maintaining the quality and consistency of financial data, helping ensure reliable reporting and informed decision-making.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in financial planning and controlling within an international environment, while contributing to process improvements, reporting standardization and digitalization initiatives.

Close collaboration with regional stakeholders and local finance teams is required to ensure effective communication, data accuracy and alignment across EMEA

Key Accountabilities

·Support the preparation of EMEA actual P&L reporting and consolidation, ensuring timely and accurate delivery for Regional Leadership Team (RLT) and Group reporting.

·Contribute to short-term forecasting processes across EMEA, including consolidation of financial results and analysis of key variances versus budget and prior forecasts.

·Actively support the budgeting and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment across functions and regions.

·Ensure effective cost control and performance monitoring across EMEA, including OPEX and cost center governance, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date organizational structure.

·Provide in-depth analysis of costs and performance by nature and function (including labor costs), supporting functions with actionable insights and improving financial visibility.

·Support regional control of OPEX and CAPEX, collaborating with local controllers to ensure proper implementation, tracking, and governance.

·Monitor and analyze Working Capital performance, identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities.

·Deliver regular profitability analysis (e.g. Contribution Margin, negative orders), including commercial insights to support business performance and decision-making at regional level.

·Act as key point of contact within the EMEA controlling team for reporting tools (e.g. TM1, Power BI), driving continuous improvement and supporting digital reporting initiatives.

Coordinate intercompany royalties processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge

1. Desired 1-2 of experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Auditing, or a related area (internships and apprenticeships will also be considered).
2. Good analytical skills and interest in financial reporting and business performance analysis.
3. Basic understanding of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting concepts.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy and quality.
5. Team player with a collaborative attitude, proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset.
6. Strong attention to detail combined with a structured and problem-solving mindset
7. Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SAP, Power BI, TM1 or other reporting tools is considered a plus.
8. Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken

WE OFFER

• RAL 30.000/35.000 Eur
• Remote working: 2 days per week
• Canteen
• Private Health Insurance
• Professional & Extra Professional Accidents Insurance
• Welfare
• Psychologist support service
• Several corporate partnerships

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. This job posting is open to all applicants regardless of gender, age, nationality, cultural background, disability, or any other status protected by law, as we believe diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to succeed.