Gianluca Cassani

Within the ContiTech Business Area at Continental Italy (100M revenues), I am responsible for the following activities:

• Prepared year-end financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards
• Led analysis of Profit & Loss (P&L) statements to monitor and improve business performance
• Performed variance analysis, providing actionable insights to support strategic decision-making
• Developed and maintained standard costing models for products
• Led budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Analyzed sales performance, identifying key drivers of revenue and profitability
• Managed financial aspects of optimization projects, ensuring cost efficiency and ROI tracking
• Delivered ad hoc financial analyses and reports to headquarters (HQ)
• Supervised a team of 4, overseeing accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and cash transactions
• Delivered financial insights to support management decisions and budget planning.

after the merger between Arçelik and Whirlpool, in the newco (Beko Europe)

• Appointed Finance Lead following the merger between Arçelik and Whirlpool, supporting the integration within the newly formed Beko Europe
• Led EMEA inventory cost controlling, ensuring cost accuracy and alignment with regional financial targets
• Managed a team of 2, driving performance, coordination, and process standardization
• Achieved best-in-class forecasting accuracy, improving visibility on business performance and supporting decision-making
• Managed communication of P&L performance to senior leadership, including budgeting, variance analysis, and capitalization topics
• Delivered monthly alignment with Leadership and Commercial teams on key variances and margin impacts, supporting actions to optimize profitability

During the integration of Beko and Whirlpool, successfully coordinated the merger of finished goods warehouses and distribution channels, maintaining cost control and optimizing synergies, resulting in warehouse savings and ensuring maximum product availability for sales companies without increasing stock levels

• Prepared plant P&L and performed reconciliations (actual vs budget and forecast) to monitor financial performance
• Supervised reporting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial data
• Coordinated budgeting and forecasting processes across all departments
• Prepared monthly account reconciliations, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Acted as a key business partner to the Plant Director, providing financial guidance and continuous performance follow-up with plant functions
• Led the WCM Cost Deployment pillar, driving cost control and efficiency initiatives
• Provided financial analysis to support business strategy development and cost management
• Managed a team of 2, overseeing daily financial operations and team performance.

Achieved all efficiency and cost reduction KPIs (8% annual savings) over two years, despite challenges from the white goods market crisis, raw material supply constraints, and price increases caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict

• Supported the preparation of budget, forecast, and business plan activities in collaboration with senior management
• Analyzed business area performance, focusing on financial, balance sheet, and market dynamics
• Identified and reported variances versus forecasts, providing insights and supporting corrective action plans
• Contributed to the timely preparation of management reports and materials for internal business review presentations.

• Assisted in the preparation and distribution of financial statements
• Supported SMEs in the development of business plans and financial projections
• Performed audit activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures
• Reviewed accounting records to verify accuracy, completeness, and efficiency.

during my university career

• Maintained accounting records, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation
• Supported audit firms in the preparation of business plans and financial documentation
• Monitored payment deadlines and installment schedules, ensuring timely collections
• Recorded bank transactions and reconciled incoming payments
• Processed and posted incoming invoices, managing payment transactions.