We have exciting opportunities for you as:
Finance Planning Analysis Specialist (All genders welcome)
at Kia Italia in Milan, Italy
Kia is, together with its sister brand Hyundai, the fifth-largest automotive company in the world. Since its foundation in 1944, Kia has been a significant player in the booming automotive industry, not only in South Korea but worldwide. People drive KIA cars in about 180 countries.
At Kia, the best and brightest employees contribute their different perspectives and knowledge to innovative and creative mobility solutions. The company fully supports its workers through policies that outline clear goals that include a free and creative working environment. We offer all-out support to realise a creative corporate culture, one in which people can lead a happy work-life balance.
The Finance Planning Analysis Specialist, reporting to the Finance Senior Manager, will be working on the business plan process, including periodical forecasts, operating plan, variance analysis, closing reports, managerial reporting, and special projects.
S/he will support the Finance Senior Manager in analysis on incentives forecasting and spending, but also price analysis.
Your Responsibilities:
You will work in the Planning Analysis team in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, working closely with colleagues across Finance.
The role focuses mainly on Used Cars, Rent a Car, incentives and new car price analysis, in collaboration with the Remarketing, Product and Incentive teams.
In particular, you will:
Analyse sales incentives, supporting the Finance Senior Manager with accurate data, reconciliations and variance analysis, and working closely with the Incentive team to support management decisions
Manage forecasting and closing activities for new car pricing, monitoring costs and accruals regularly
Contribute to the Business Plan, Financial Forecast and Operating Plan, with a focus on Used Cars, Rent a Car business and Incentives
Prepare and submit reports to Headquarters (European and Korean), including business planning, forecasts and monthly results
Monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and explain variances versus forecast and budget
Support presentations and explanations of monthly results, forecasts and business plans to the Finance Director and CFO
Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency, supporting new projects and sales programs
Through these activities, you will actively contribute to improving the company’s overall profitability.
Your Talents:
University degree in accounting/economics/finance or equivalent field
2-3 years of experience in the automotive field or industries with productive sites as a controller or data analyst
MS-office proficient
English: fluent, spoken and written
Italian: good knowledge, spoken and written
Familiarity with computerised accounting software
General understanding of accounting processes and procedures
Excellent communicator and listener
Good organisational skills
Analytical approach
Some of the Benefits:
Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working)
15€ meal voucher
Subscription to LinkedIn Learning
Recreational activities for employees
Psychological and physical well-being support
Compensation Transparency:
For this position, Kia Italia offers a hiring salary range of €31.860 - €39.000 per year, representing the typical hiring range (ca. 90%–110% of the internal salary band) for a full-time equivalent. The full salary band for this role is €31.860 – €42.480 per year (90%–120%). Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience, in line with equal pay principles.
Location:
Kia Italia Head Office is based in the Pharo building in Milan, strategically located between Portello and CityLife in a vibrant, service-rich area. Pharo is a symbol of sustainability, featuring energy and water efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and high-quality indoor environments, earning the prestigious LEED Platinum certification. This alignment with sustainability underscores our dedication to a greener future, which is a core value of our company and is embodied in our headquarters.
If you’re interested in becoming part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.
The offer is addressed to people of both genders in compliance with Legislative Decree n. 198/2006.
The interested candidates should send a detailed resume providing explicit authorisation of Personal Data Treatment (GDPR - Regulation EU 679/2016). We also recommend mentioning whether a work permit/visa to live and work in the country of recruitment is required.
