What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst position at Sofidel S.p.A.?
(Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst) FP&A Analyst
Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use. Committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, Sofidel America is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization.
This role sits at the center of finance and operations, partnering directly with site leadership to drive cost efficiency, improve performance, and support key business decisions. You will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing performance, supporting capital investments, and influencing operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Sofidel America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Sofidel America, a subsidiary of the Sofidel Group, is a leading manufacturer of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use. Committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and strict adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements, Sofidel America is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support financial planning, analysis, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization.
This role sits at the center of finance and operations, partnering directly with site leadership to drive cost efficiency, improve performance, and support key business decisions. You will play a critical role in analyzing manufacturing performance, supporting capital investments, and influencing operational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization initiatives
- Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluations
- Provide finance guidance and training to site leadership to support informed decision making
- Support site teams with financial processes, including cost tracking, purchasing workflows, and project structures
- Analyze site level financial performance, including variance to budget and forecast, and present actionable insights to leadership
- Evaluate key manufacturing cost drivers, including raw materials, energy usage, and labor efficiency
- Monitor capital projects and track financial performance against plan
- Review consumption, inventory, and cost alignment to ensure accuracy and identify risks or opportunities
- Identify trends, anomalies, and performance gaps across production sites and recommend improvements
- Prepare monthly performance reports for senior leadership, translating data into clear business insights
- Maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting and long term planning
- Develop tools and reporting to improve cost visibility, process efficiency, and operational accountability
- Support reporting related to structural costs, including labor, fixed costs, and maintenance
- Identify process gaps and inefficiencies and recommend practical, data driven solutions
- Drive improvements in data accuracy, reporting consistency, and financial visibility across sites
- Ensure integrity and reliability of financial and operational data
- Travel to production sites as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or operational finance
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
- Ability to work cross functionally and communicate effectively with both finance and operations teams
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- High visibility role with direct exposure to operations and leadership
- Opportunity to influence business decisions and drive measurable performance improvements
- Collaborative environment with cross functional engagement across the organization
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and time off
Sofidel America is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We comply with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.