Senior Specialist, Business Planning & Analysis Enabling Functions
Job Description
Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.
But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.
Scope of the Role
Step into a role where your insights truly shape the business.
As a Senior Specialist in Business Planning & Analysis, you will be at the heart of strategic decision-making—transforming data into meaningful insights and driving actions that make a real impact.
You will partner with cross-functional leaders, influence key decisions, and help build a strong, performance-driven culture powered by data and forward-thinking analysis.
Your Role
- Lead long-term planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, ensuring strong alignment with strategic priorities
- Own the monthly HQ cost closing, delivering clear, impactful insights to senior leadership
- Turn numbers into stories by analyzing variances, identifying cost drivers, risks, and opportunities, and proposing actionable solutions
- Act as a trusted finance partner to functions like HR, IT, and Legal, supporting smarter decisions and efficient resource allocation
- Ensure transparency and consistency across the organization by managing cost centers and internal recharges
- Drive innovation by designing financial models, dashboards, and automation tools in collaboration with ICT
- Continuously enhance processes, systems, and controls—fostering a data-driven, performance-oriented mindset
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements
- Oversee Capex planning and tracking, supporting investment prioritization and ROI-driven decisions
Who You Are
- You hold a degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or Management Engineering
- You bring 7+ years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or finance business partnering, ideally in multinational or complex environments
- You have strong expertise in financial planning, performance management, and cost control
- You are confident working with ERP systems (SAP FI/CO) and advanced reporting tools (SAP SAC, BW, Power BI)
- You are a strong communicator and influencer, able to challenge and support senior stakeholders
- You take ownership, work autonomously, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset
- You are fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
salary range: 48.000 - 60.000€
The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements
Why Join Alfasigma:
At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.
Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.