GIULIO FREGONESE
Milan
Summary
Results-driven FP&A professional with experience in financial planning and performance management within global FMCG. Led financial operations for $1B+ COGS across EMEA, collaborating with Operations and Supply Chain leaders to inform strategic decisions. Delivered productivity improvements through process automation and effective business partnerships, influencing senior stakeholders across diverse markets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FP&A - COSTING FINANCE, EMEA
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
01.2026 - Current
- Oversee EMEA savings reporting, tracking $40MM in productivity initiatives and cost-reduction programs across multiple manufacturing plants and business categories, presenting results directly to Supply Chain VP.
- Led the annual budgeting process for SC Johnson's largest EMEA manufacturing site (more than $400M COGS).
- Delivered financial models and investment business cases for multi-million-pound strategic projects, NPDs, and sourcing initiatives using NPV and ROI analyses; created Finance-wide automation tool for cost analysis, reducing analysis time by 50%.
- Engineered cross-functional approval and tracking tool with Procurement and Logistics to capture previously untrackable $4MM expense bucket, reducing processing times by 80%.
- Managed regional financial liabilities accruals, ensuring accurate month-end bookings and performance tracking, achieving 100% closure rate on aged items.
- Supervise and train 2 FP&A interns, establishing weekly operational priorities and providing continuous technical mentorship.
FP&A - COSTING FINANCE, EMEA
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed COGS P&L for SC Johnson's largest manufacturing site, supporting regional cost base exceeding $1B.
- Delivered monthly forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, offering critical insights to regional finance leadership.
- Developed VBA-based SAP reporting solutions, eliminating manual reporting activities and enhancing team productivity during peak workload periods.
- Received five SC Johnson 'Now Thanks' awards for exceptional performance and business impact.
GLOBAL GRADUATE, EMEA FINANCE
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Achieved a permanent FP&A Analyst position within four months due to exceptional performance.
Business Analysis Internship
VENISIA - sustainability focused VC & Advisory
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated 700+ sustainability startups to identify viable opportunities for strategic partnerships with multinational corporations.
- Utilised advanced Microsoft Office skills to create presentations, documents, and spreadsheets for business analysis.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
GhiaccioFacile - Consumer Goods Startup
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted market analysis and developed strategic growth recommendations presented directly to the CEO.
- Constructed financial models and long-term business plans to support capital raising strategies
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
CA' FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE
Italy07-2023
BACHELOR'S - BUSINESS ECONOMICS
CA' FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE
Italy01-2021
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Budget variance analysis
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Scenario analysis
- Business Valuation
- Excel modelling
- ERPs (SAP, bpc)
- AI & Automation
- Productivity improvement
- Business Partnering
- Executive Communication
- Calm under pressure
Languages
Italian
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
SENIOR FP&A - COSTING FINANCE, EMEA
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
01.2026 - Current
FP&A - COSTING FINANCE, EMEA
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
03.2024 - 12.2025
GLOBAL GRADUATE, EMEA FINANCE
SC JOHNSON & SON, INC.
11.2023 - 02.2024
Business Analysis Internship
VENISIA - sustainability focused VC & Advisory
10.2022 - 12.2022
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
GhiaccioFacile - Consumer Goods Startup
04.2021 - 06.2021
MASTER'S DEGREE - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
CA' FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE
BACHELOR'S - BUSINESS ECONOMICS
CA' FOSCARI UNIVERSITY OF VENICE