Director of FP&A

Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 5,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea. Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.JOB OVERVIEWThe Director of FP&A is a strategic finance leader responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and decision support across the organization’s commercial segments (e.g., Foodservice, OCS, E‑Commerce, Retail/Home). This role partners closely with senior commercial leadership to deliver actionable insights, support growth initiatives, optimize profitability, and ensure financial rigor across forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, this role leads segment‑level FP&A activities, develops high‑performing analysts, and ensures consistent financial governance while enabling commercial agility. The Director translates complex financial data into clear, executive‑ready insights that support strategic and operational decision‑making. Location: West Chester, PA Work model: Hybrid Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support commercial leadership meetings, business reviews, or company events. #LI-AH1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or corporate finance, with significant exposure to sales‑driven organizations.
Proven experience partnering with senior commercial leadership in a multi-channel or consumer-focused business.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level.
Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, planning tools, BI platforms, Excel).
Ability to analyze complex data, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead FP&A support for all assigned commercial segments, acting as a trusted finance business partner to segment presidents, VPs, and cross‑functional leaders.
Support the development and execution of commercial and financial strategies, including pricing, portfolio mix, promotions, and investment trade‑offs.
Provide clear financial perspectives on new business opportunities, channel expansion, and customer initiatives.
Own the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long‑range planning processes for commercial segments, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with corporate targets.
Develop and maintain robust financial models to assess revenue, margin, volume, and cost drivers across channels.
Monitor performance versus plan, identify risks and opportunities, and proactively recommend corrective actions.
Deliver deep‑dive analyses on revenue growth, margin performance, customer profitability, trade spend, and ROI.
Partner with Commercial Strategy, Sales, and Marketing teams to evaluate pricing actions, promotions, and customer terms.
Prepare executive‑level dashboards, scorecards, and presentations for leadership reviews and business updates.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, and Revenue Growth Management to align assumptions, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
Ensure consistent financial assumptions, methodologies, and reporting standards across all commercial segments.
Support month‑end close activities by reviewing variances and ensuring alignment between actuals, forecasts, and business narratives.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of FP&A managers and analysts supporting commercial segments.
Build financial acumen within commercial teams by simplifying complex financial concepts and promoting data‑driven decision‑making.