Intercompany Services Senior Analyst

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

We are looking for a Intercompany Services Senior Analyst, within the Corporate Control Operations team. The role reports to the Corporate Control operations Sr. Manager and will be based in Parma.

Job purpose

• Ensure governance and execution of intra-group service management processes across the Group, guaranteeing accurate, timely and compliant calculation, allocation and recharge of corporate services provided to Legal Entities.
• Manage end-to-end collection, validation and consolidation of data required for intra-group service allocation processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency and timely availability of information.
• Ensure the maintenance and application of cost allocation models, charging methodologies and allocation keys, validating their consistency with business drivers, corporate requirements and transfer pricing principles.
• Ensure compliance of intra-group service processes with Group policies, transfer pricing guidelines and audit requirements, maintaining appropriate documentation, controls and supporting evidence.
• Ensure proper integration of intra-group service recharges within Actual, Budget, Forecast, Accounting and Consolidation processes, maintaining consistency between management, statutory and tax reporting perspectives.
• Support the execution of activities across the Corporate Control Operations, ensuring resource flexibility, process continuity, and effective coverage of operational priorities and business needs

Key accountabilities

• Plan and coordinate activities required to ensure timely execution, accuracy and completeness of intra-group service calculation and recharge processes.
• Manage end-to-end data collection, validation and consolidation activities for intra-group service allocations, coordinating Corporate Functions, Shared Services and Legal Entities.
• Maintain and continuously update service allocation models, charging methodologies and allocation keys, ensuring consistency, traceability and alignment with operational and contractual drivers.
• Support the governance and maintenance of the Group Services Catalogue and Intercompany Service Agreements, ensuring consistency of service definitions, allocation criteria and supporting documentation.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the intra-group service process, performing controls and consistency checks, investigating anomalies and coordinating corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Produce, validate and reconcile the Intercompany Services Matrix (IGS Matrix), ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with corporate deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with Group Transfer Pricing policies and internal governance requirements by maintaining appropriate documentation and supporting evidence.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing accurate, complete and timely analyses, reconciliations and process documentation.
• Ensure proper integration of intra-group service recharges into Actual, Budget and Forecast cycles, maintaining consistency across planning and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Tax and Consolidation teams to ensure alignment between management, statutory and tax reporting perspectives.
• Support Intercompany reconciliation and elimination processes, ensuring consistency of balances and timely resolution of discrepancies across Legal Entities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of intra-group service processes, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, data quality, standardization and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the execution of Corporate Control Operations activities, promoting end-to-end process integration, knowledge sharing, and execution excellence across the function.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Administration, Finance or Intercompany Management roles
• Degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration
• Fluent English and Italian
• Good understanding of financial statements and intercompany accounting principles
• Experience in cost allocation, recharge models and planning/actual processes
• Basic knowledge of Transfer Pricing principles is a plus
• Experience with SAP, Tagetik, EPM tools or similar financial systems
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to data accuracy
• Ability to manage complex processes and reconcile large data sets
• Problem-solving skills and focus on quality, control and deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Clear and effective communication
• Results-oriented and proactive approach
• Ability to work in complex and international environments

Compensation Package

The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 34.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)

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The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications
The position's compensation package also includes a variable component and a competitive welfare and benefits offer. Further details will be provided at a later stage and will be subject to the applicable Company policies

Additional info

• Permanent and full time contract
• Location: Parma HQ

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. xysqume Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

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