Financial Analyst - Operations

Luigi Lavazza S.p.A.

11d•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 Financial Analyst – Operations is a key contributor to the Operations Controls team at Lavazza North America, providing essential financial support to the West Chester manufacturing site. This role strengthens operational performance by driving accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis for all manufacturing activities. The Analyst partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to deliver insights that inform strategic and day‑to‑day decision‑making. The successful candidate combines strong analytical capability with a collaborative mindset, ensuring leadership teams have clear, timely, and actionable financial information. Key contributions include: Leading components of the budgeting and forecasting cycles. Delivering timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and variance analysis. Developing, maintaining, and improving dashboards and internal reporting tools. Providing financial insights that support operational efficiency and cost‑optimization initiatives. Location: West Chester, PA #LI-AH1 #westchester

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, or data analytics; experience in food or manufacturing environments preferred.
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to learn new processes, systems, and tools quickly.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
High level of agility and comfort in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Exceptional collaboration skills with the ability to partner across functions and interact effectively with team members at all organizational levels.
Hybrid schedule: Three days onsite in West Chester, PA, and two days remote (additional on‑site presence may be required during onboarding or key periods).

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP ECC/HANA and Power BI strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and cost analyses for manufacturing operations.
Execute monthly close activities, ensuring all financial data is accurate, complete, and delivered within required timelines.
Develop and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and reports that improve visibility into manufacturing performance.
Conduct variance analysis for actuals vs. budget/forecast; partner with Operations to understand drivers and identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure accurate monthly accruals in collaboration with the Accounting team.
Support capital investment decisions through IRR, NPV, payback period, and sensitivity analyses.
Collaborate with Operations Controls teams at other Lavazza sites to share best practices and advance process consistency.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial processes and strengthen internal controls.
Contribute to ad hoc financial modeling, data analysis, and cross-functional projects as business needs arise.