Job Description
Who we are
Amplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since 1950 we've been changing the lives of millions of customers all around the world. And though we are a global company that's constantly growing, we have a start-up approach and strive for innovation every day. We take pride in setting the standard for our industry and constantly challenge and improve the customer and employee experience.
More than 20,000 professionals every day in a network of 9,500 points of sales, spread throughout 24 countries and 5 continents, give back the joy of hearing, feeling and living to thousands of people across the world.
What we are looking for
The Italy Finance Planning & Control Sr. Specialist act as a strategic partner to our business unit, driving performance and profitability through insightful financial analysis and active collaboration. This role provides analytical support to finance, commercial and marketing teams, offering insights to optimize profitability, budgetary control, cost management and enhance operational efficiency.
By working closely with business leaders, the specialist contributes to investments planning and the continuous improvement of financial processes, financial planning, budgeting and performance monitoring at the country level, ensuring alignment with regional financial strategies.
The ideal candidate will combine financial expertise and a commercial mindset, fostering collaboration with marketing teams to align with financial objectives and long-term strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
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Business Partnering & Strategic Challenge: act as a trusted advisor to senior and middle management, providing financial insights to support decision-making, collaborating with marketing teams to align business strategies with financial goals;
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Supporting financial planning and control activities, ensuring data accuracy and timely actual closing in line with group timelines, collaborating with country finance teams and business stakeholders to ensure financial alignment and reporting consistency;
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Budgeting, Forecasting, and Planning: lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes for assigned business segments;
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Supporting external and internal audit processes, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and contributing to the deployment of global financial strategies at the country level;
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Contribute to investment business cases by gathering cost estimates and preparing financial models, providing financial analysis on business performance, cost monitoring and profitability optimization.
What you'll need-
Master degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related fields.
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Proven experience (4 - 7 years) in Financial Controlling, Commercial Finance or a similar role.
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Strong analytical skills in financial planning, KPI tracking, cost monitoring and business case evaluation.
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Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial closing within a corporate environment.
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Ability to work cross-functionally with finance, marketing and commercial teams to drive financial performance.
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Proficiency in financial systems and data analytics tools such as Oracle, Power BI, with advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
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Fluent in English, additional language is a plus.
Mindset & Soft Skills
- Delivers clear, data-driven recommendations to support commercial decisions.
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Manages multiple priorities with a structured and results-oriented approach.
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Communicates effectively with cross-functional and senior stakeholders.
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Thrives in a dynamic, performance-driven environment.
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Detail-oriented mindset with problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to financial efficiency.
Location: HQ Milan, Italy (Hybrid - allowing employees to work 6 days per month remotely)
Compensation & Benefits
Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Commercio (Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi)
Contractual Level: Employee (1-2) level
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
The reference Gross Annual Salary is approximately in the range of €45.000 - €60.000. The actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and specific skills and knowledge and also the educational background.
The position is also eligible for an annual Company bonus ('premio di risultato') linked to business performance, in line with Company policies.
Benefits
- €750 Annual Welfare plan for your personal well-being across a wide range of services
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Health Insurance: Fondo Est healthcare coverage + an additional Accident Insurance
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Supplementary pension scheme: option to enrol in the Fondo Fon.Te with employer contributions
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Office Perks: Ticket €8
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BeWellProgram: Free access to learning platforms and training programs. We invest in your growth through ongoing learning opportunities, while also offering special corporate discounts, dedicated services for you and your loved ones, and initiatives focused on your wellbeing and physical health
Equal Opportunities Statement
Amplifon is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and equitable workforce environment. We believe that through valuing our uniqueness and respecting our differences, we can achieve more, and that diversity adds to our culture. We encourage applications from all genders, corners of the world and individual backgrounds.
