About Barilla

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?

Job description

We are looking for a IT Finance and Administration Manager, within the GD&BT Finance and Administration unit. The role reports to the IT Associate Director F&A, Sustainability e Internal Audit and it is based in Parma.

Job Purpose

This role collaborates closely with business stakeholders to define functional IT strategy, identify business requirements, and facilitate the adoption of global IT solutions. 
The role is instrumental in bridging the gap between technology solutions and the strategic objectives of the business. The primary responsibility is optimizing the end-to-end Record to report, in particular General ledger Closing and Inventory valuation, EPM system (SAP BPC), process within the SAP extended environment and Microsoft Power BI. 

Key Accountabilities

• Requirements Gathering and Analysis: engage and collaborate with business stakeholders to comprehensively understand and document their business requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications for SAP solutions and ERP extensions (BTP extensions and third-party solutions).
• Project management
• Act as the primary IT point of contact for Controlling stakeholders ( e.g. Group controlling organization)
• Contribute to the digitalization and automation of the processes in scope, through automation, Machine Learning and AI initiatives, enhancing the business capabilities and establishing new way of working.
• Translate Finance business needs into clear, structured IT requirements and solution roadmaps.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains in line with evolution roadmap of SAP and recommend solutions / standardization / simplification to drive improvements and quick-wins.
• Support Finance leadership in system-related decision making with a pragmatic, fact-based approach.
• Change Management: Assist in change management activities to ensure a smooth transition when implementing SAP S4 and updates. Collaborate on Fiori adoption roadmap

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in similar roles, working in IT, in consultancy, or multinational company
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant disciplines (Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering, IT)
• Fluency in English
• Good knowledge of finance controlling processes such as Material Ledger, Product Costing, Margin analysis and EPM
• Planned/Actual Product Cost Calculation, Managerial and Statutory Reporting is a must
• Planning and budget procedures
• Advanced technical and functional know-how on SAP S/4 Finance (e.g. material ledger, controlling, WBS is a must)
• Project management capability is a must
• Working on sustainability topics is a plus
• Confidence with FIORI APPs will be considered a plus
• Relevant certifications are a plus: ITIL v4, Agile
• International experience and mind-set is a plus
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, “can do” attitude and ability to cooperate, building consensus

Additional info

• Location: Parma, Barilla HQ
• Full-time and permanent 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.