Director of Administration

ACBC; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACBC seeks a Director of Administration in Milan to lead the firm's administrative, financial, and operational functions on-site. You will oversee budgeting, accounting, and reporting, shaping workflows and tools for efficient daily operations.

Collaborate with senior leadership to provide insights on costs, efficiency, and risk. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, finance experience, and fluency in English, with Italian skills viewed as an advantage for local

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability to interpret data and support decisions.
• Excellent communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Solid finance, budgeting, and cost-control knowledge.
• Experience in accounting, reporting, and compliance alongside governance.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize administrative, financial, and operational processes.
• Lead budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Design efficient workflows and implement tools for daily operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on data-driven insights and risk metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Finance and Budgeting

Accounting

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description ACBC Group is a boutique consulting firm driving transformation and innovation in the Fashion, Luxury, and Lifestyle industries through advisory services, spurcing and advanced research and development R&D innovation, develop next-generation products and materials, and design solutions for evolving industry challenges. With multidisciplinary expertise and a strong innovation mindset, ACBC supports clients in building circular business models, transforming supply chains, providing advance products and materials and integrating sustainability and ESG strategies. The firm’s work spans product and material innovation, impact measurement, helping organizations turn innovative ideas into measurable value and long-term products. Guided by the purpose “Anything Can Be Changed,” ACBC challenges conventional approaches and supports clients in shaping the future of the industry.

Role Description The Director of Administration is a full-time, on-site role based in Milan, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s administrative, financial, and operational processes. This role manages budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The Director of Administration coordinates administrative staff, designs efficient workflows, and implements tools and procedures that support smooth daily operations and resource allocation. They collaborate with senior leadership to provide data-driven insights, support strategic planning, and monitor performance indicators related to costs, efficiency, and risk. The role also involves managing vendor relationships, overseeing contracts and office services, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enable ACBC’s innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills to interpret data, assess performance, and support decision-making.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings, and interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Finance and Budgeting skills to manage financial planning, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Candidates should possess Accounting skills to oversee bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Relevant qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience in administrative or operations leadership, preferably within consulting, fashion, luxury, or related industries, is highly beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and financial/ERP systems; fluency in English, with Italian language skills considered an advantage.