Finance Manager

Métier; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Métier is seeking an experienced Italian-speaking Finance Manager to oversee accounting, controls and reporting across Italian, UK, and international entities in London.

You will manage AP, cash flow, intercompany processes, and month-end reporting while working with external accountants and internal stakeholders to drive process improvements and business growth.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in accounting and finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Italian accounting operations and bookkeeping.

Skills

Excel

English communication

Accounting & finance operations

Month-end closing

Accounts payable

Cash flow management

Education

ACCA or CIMA partially qualified

Job description

Finance Manager – Italian Speaking

Location

London

Reporting To

CFOO

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Italian-speaking Finance Manager to manage and develop finance operations across our Italian, UK, and international entities.

The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate accounting, strong financial controls, compliance with Italian tax and reporting requirements, cash flow management, intercompany processes, and effective month-end reporting.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, external accountants, and business stakeholders to improve processes, provide financial insight, and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee Italian accounting operations and bookkeeping.
• Manage SDI invoice processing and invoice tracking.
• Ensure compliance with Italian tax requirements, including VAT and F24 processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Liaise with external accountants and advisors.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

• Oversee AP processes across multiple entities.
• Review supplier invoices, payment schedules, and outstanding balances.
• Manage payment planning and supplier communication.
• Prepare cash flow reporting (actuals and forecasts).
• Support liquidity planning and payment prioritisation.

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Manage month-end closing activities.
• Review accounting entries and reconciliations.
• Support P&L and balance sheet reviews.

• Ensure accurate accounting treatment of raw materials, inventory, production costs, and cost of goods sold.

Intercompany & International Operations

• Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations between Italy, UK, and USA.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany differences.
• Support transfer pricing processes where applicable.
• Review export documentation, including MRN requirements.

Budgeting & Business Support

• Lead monthly budget review meetings.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to management.
• Monitor performance against budget.

Process Improvement

• Develop finance procedures and improve internal controls.
• Support automation and process improvements.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• English communication skills.
• Strong experience in accounting and finance operations.
• Experience managing month-end closing.
• Experience with AP, payments, and cash flow management.
• Knowledge of Italian tax requirements and ideally part-qualified in ACCA or CIMA
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliation.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience managing external accountants and stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience in retail, fashion, luxury, manufacturing, or wholesale.
• Experience managing multi-country entities.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems.
• Experience with inventory and raw material accounting.
• Experience with export documentation.

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail.
• Structured and organised approach.
• Ability to improve processes and implement controls.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and solution focused.