IT Senior Analyst - Sales, Finance & Marketing

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 an IT Senior Analyst - Sales, Finance & Marketing for our region Central & Northern Europe.

The role will report to the IT Sales, Marketing, F&A Manager and is based in Cologne. 

A key role in our transformation journey

Starting in 2026, we will launch major transformation programs, including the initiative of SAP transition to S/4HANA. Experience in this area with focus on the FI/CO and reporting streams is highly valuable for this position - but this role goes far beyond SAP.

You will also be actively involved in:

• Regional Data & Analytics initiatives.
• Digital and process transformation project across multiple business areas.
• Advanced use of AI productivity tools. 

What you will do:

Data, Analytics & Insights

• Own and drive regional data & analytics initiatives, with a strong focus on customer data.
• Collaborate with business owners and IT partners to translate needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Improve data quality, structure, and usability across the region.
  

Transformation & Projects

• Manage and support both local and global digital and process transformation projects.
• Support the execution of the S/4HANA transition and contribute to FI/CO initiatives.
• Cordinate internal and external project resources.
• Ensure global standards are followed, and local policies implemented.

AI & Modern Ways of Working

• Act as regional ambassador for AI productivity tools.
• Identify opportunities for automation and smarter decision-making.
• Support and train users on advanced AI capabilities, beyond basic usage.

Business & Application Support

• Support existing applications and processes in Finance, Sales and Marketing.
• Coordinate with IT suppliers and service partners.
• Support functional testing, troubleshooting and continious improvement.

What we are looking for:

• University degree in Information Technology, Analytics, Business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in IT or a similar role.
• Experience working with business processes across Finance, Sales or Marketing. 
• SAP FI/CO knowledge (SAP HANA/ S4HANA experience is a strong plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of self-organization and continuous learning mindset.
• Fluent English and German skills are mandatory, Swedish is a plus.

What we offer:

• Cologne-based role with regional and international exposure.
• Active involvement in major transformation programs.
• Broad scope across business, data, SAP, AI and analytics. 
• Multicultural, collaborative working environment.
• Flexible working models and strong focus on development. 

Important Information:

Starting date: 1st March, 2026 or earlier

Contract type: permanent, local contract

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. 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.