Finance Controller Italy

Rayner Surgical Group; Agrate Brianza; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Global recognition platform

Job summary

Rayner Italia Srl is seeking a Finance Controller to own the month-end close and management accounts, ensuring accurate reporting for the Italian entity. You will lead AP, inventory accounting, intercompany settlements and close processes, partnering with local operations and the Head of Finance - Europe.

The role is based in Agrate Brianza on a hybrid model (3–4 days on-site, 1–2 days remote). Fluent English and Italian are required, with IFRS/Italian GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant certification required (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Italian equivalent).
• Finance Controller experience with month-end close and management accounts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).
• Fluent English and strong Italian working proficiency.
• Understanding of local taxes, IFRS reporting and Italian GAAP.
• Experience with intercompany processes and transfer pricing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and management reporting for Rayner Italia Srl.
• Manage accounts payable, inventory accounting and cash reconciliations.
• Prepare full monthly management pack including P&L, BS, CF and variance analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset register and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee intercompany recharge processes across European entities.
• Deliver group reporting schedules and liaise with auditors.
• Support NetSuite implementation and other finance systems in Italy.
• Provide financial insights for budgeting, forecasting and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Customer Service on financial analysis.

Skills

Finance leadership

English proficient

Italian proficiency

FP&A analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (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!