Fp&A Analyst, Italy

About us:

Cedacri is part of ION Group, a global community of visionary innovators delivering best-in-class software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations worldwide. Our mission is to simplify the way people work by providing advanced workflow and process automation solutions, combined with real-time data and business intelligence that empower smarter and faster decision-making. With 13,000+ employees, 60+ offices worldwide, and 4,800+ customers, ION Group represents a dynamic, fast-growing, and international environment where innovation meets financial excellence.

To further strengthen the FP&A team within Cedacri, 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.

Your role:

Key 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.