Finance Controller Italy

Rayner; Agrate Brianza; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Global recognition platform

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rayner Italia Srl is seeking a Finance Controller to own the month-end close and management accounts for the Italian entity, delivering accurate, timely reporting to the Group. Based in Agrate Brianza with a hybrid work model (3-4 days on-site, 1-2 days WFH).

You will oversee P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, intercompany, VAT and tax compliance, and drive NetSuite implementation while partnering with local teams to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Italian equivalent.
• Previous Finance Controller experience essential.
• Familiar with IFRS and Italian GAAP.
• Fluent English and Italian language skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end month-end close and management accounts.
• Prepare the full monthly Management Pack (P&L, BS, CF) and variance analysis.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, supplier reconciliations, and cash book activities.
• Manage inventory accounting, stock movements and ERP reporting.
• Drive intercompany recharges, invoices and reconciliations across Europe.
• Support NetSuite implementation and ongoing system enhancements.
• Ensure VAT, transfer pricing, tax and statutory accounting compliance.
• Provide financial insight through dashboards and budgeting/forecasting.
• Partner with Sales/Operations/Customer Service for financial analysis.

Skills

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Management accounting

Financial analysis

ERP systems

NetSuite

Intercompany processes

IFRS reporting

Italian GAAP

Transfer pricing

Audit coordination

Stakeholder partnering

Fluent English

Education

ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA or Italian equivalent

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Finance Controller is responsible for full ownership of the month‑end close and management accounts for Rayner Italia Srl, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to Group.

The position includes the execution of all Italian entity financial processes (P&L, BS, CF, controls, reconciliations, compliance, intercompany, inventory, revenue and COGS), and provides business partnering support to local commercial teams and the Head of Finance – Europe.

The role is based out of our Italia office in Agrate Brianza on a hybrid working model (3-4 days on-site per week, 1-2 days WFH).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, supplier reconciliations, payment runs and daily cash book/bank reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including stock movements, reconciliations, write-offs, returns and alignment with warehouse records.
• Lead the monthly month-end close, preparing and posting accruals, prepayments, depreciation, COGS, FX and other journals.
• Prepare the full monthly Management Pack, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, supporting schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate Balance Sheet reconciliations across key accounts.
• Prepare and manage monthly intercompany recharges, invoices, loan adjustments and reconciliations across European entities.
• Deliver accurate Group reporting schedules and supporting documentation, working closely with auditors and external advisors.
• Manage inventory, COGS and ERP reporting processes, including system imports, stock reporting and Italy period close.
• Support the implementation and ongoing development of NetSuite and other finance systems in Italy.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, transfer pricing, tax and statutory accounting requirements, maintaining robust financial controls.
• Provide financial insight through dashboards, commission calculations, overhead analysis, budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlooks.
• Partner with Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams, providing timely financial analysis and supporting business and strategic decisions.

What Experience & Skills You Will Need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Italian equivalent)
• Previous and proven Finance Controller (management accountant) experience essential
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).
• Fluent English; strong working proficiency in Italian.
• Understanding of local taxes
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting and Italian GAAP
• Experience with transfer pricing and Intercompany processes (desirable)

What We Can Offer You:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Global appreciation platform to recognise colleagues around the globe
• Fantastic opportunity to work with highly talented teams and individuals and grow with the business
• Being part of an organisation you can be proud to work for changing the lives of millions of people!