In this Member Spotlight episode on FinPod, we meet Flavio Simoncini—an early-career finance professional currently in a three-year graduate program at Ecolab. Based in Kraków, Poland, Flavio shares what it's like to rotate through roles in FP&A, supply chain finance, and commercial finance while navigating the challenges of working closely with top management in a global company.

Flavio also opens up about his international education experience in Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands, his passion for languages, and the importance of soft skills like communication and stakeholder management in corporate finance.

Whether you're starting your finance career or considering a graduate program in FP&A, this episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on what it takes to succeed.