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?

Join one of the world's leading food companies and help shape the future of our business in our region!

We are now looking for a commercially minded and inspiring Finance Manager to join our team in Stockholm, Sweden.

As Finance Manager for Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Baltics, you will be a key member of the Barilla Sweden Leadership Team and a trusted business partner to the Managing Director. In this role, you will not only lead the Finance function but also contribute to the overall leadership, strategic direction, organizational development, and business performance of the company.

You will be responsible for driving financial performance across six markets, providing strategic decision support, and ensuring robust planning, reporting, governance and compliance processes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on business partnering and team management, offering a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on the business.

In addition, you will serve as a Board Member of Barilla Sverige AB, contributing to sound corporate governance and supporting the company's financial and legal responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a key member of the Barilla Sweden Leadership Team, helping shape the strategic direction, culture, and performance of the business.
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Managing Director and Leadership Team, providing insights and recommendations that drive growth and profitability.
• Contribute to the development and execution of short- and mid-term business plans across Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Baltics.
• Influence decisions across all functions and help build a high-performing organization. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and planning processes across six markets.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to local management, regional stakeholders and Headquarters.
• Monitor business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure transparency and alignment between financial targets and business priorities.

Business Controlling & Commercial Finance

• Own and manage the full P&L performance across Sweden, Denmark, Finland and the Baltics.
• Drive financial analysis of volumes, net sales, profitability and business performance.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and HR to provide financial insights and decision support.
• Develop business cases, evaluate investments, promotional activities and customer profitability opportunities.
• Support pricing decisions and revenue growth initiatives through robust commercial analysis.
  
  

Cost Management & Performance Improvement

• Drive financial governance across pricing, promotional spending, marketing investments and overhead costs.
• Monitor cost development and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery of business targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance.
  
  

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Specialists.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build a high-performing finance organization that delivers excellent support to the business.
  
  

Governance, Compliance & Legal Entity Responsibility

• Serve as a Board Member of Barilla Sverige AB.
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance and financial governance processes.
• Oversee financial administration, audit activities, master data governance and key finance processes.
• Act as a key contact for auditors, tax authorities, banking partners and other external stakeholders.
• Support credit management activities and ensure compliance with company policies and local regulations.

Your Profile

• University degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance experience, preferably within Business Controlling, FP&A or Commercial Finance.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of developing and motivating teams.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial insights into business actions.
• Experience working in a dynamic international environment.
• FMCG experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with financial systems and reporting tools; SAP and Power BI experience are highly valued.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English and Swedish.

What We Offer

• A visible leadership role with regional responsibility across six markets.
• The opportunity to shape business decisions and drive strategic impact.
• Professional development in a truly international environment.
• Continuous learning, feedback and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.
• A collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Modern offices with excellent public transportation access.
• The opportunity to work with some of the world's most loved food brands.

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. The Swedish organizations is the first LGBTQI-certified company in the food industry and 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.