Finance Manager / Controller - Consumer Goods

XB Consultants; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Finance Manager/Controller in Milan. You will be responsible for finance and controlling functions for the Italian business units. Key responsibilities include leading financial closing processes, budgeting, and acting as a business partner for senior management. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance, at least 5 years of experience in a multinational context, and strong skills in financial management. This is a chance to grow your career within a dynamic global organization.

Competenze

• At least 5 years finance experience in a multinational corporation.
• Solid experience in Finance management/Controlling for consumer goods.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter mentality.

Mansioni

• Manage finance and controlling for Italian business units.
• Lead financial closing processes and present financial results.
• Partner with group leaders to enhance financial performance.
• Ensure compliance and internal controls across Europe.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and business plans.

Conoscenze

Finance management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Compliance

Communication

Formazione

Degree in Finance or Business

Qualified accountant / MBA

Strumenti

MS Office

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Position

Finance Manager / Controller - FMCG

Location

Milan

Salary Guide

Depending on Experience / Qualifications

Overview

Reporting to the European CFO, we are looking for a Finance Manager / Controller to become a Finance business partner for the Italian business units. The company has operations across the globe and is a market leader in the FMCG sector. This position will be a key hire in the European finance team and trusted advisor to the Italian business units.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Finance and Controlling for the Italian business units
• Hands on leading of the closing process as well as preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly financial results
• Business partner with Italian group leaders, examining financial performance, investigating opportunities for profit enhancement, and recommending actions that promote improved financial results
• Responsible for compliance and internal controls working closely with counterparts across Europe
• Preparation of forecasts, budgets and business plans
• Working with the European CFO to identify and lead strategic decision analysis projects to drive value
• Key part of ongoing projects including SAP upgrades
• Identify financial process improvement and standardization
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with the leadership team

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a Finance or Business related subject
• Qualified accountant / MBA an advantage
• At least 5 years finance experience
• Solid experience in Finance Management / Controlling for multinational corporations – consumer goods or similar
• Experience in compliance and internal controls
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis
• Self‑Starter with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with and supporting senior management required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with diverse people across different functions / cultures
• Good IT skills – MS Office and SAP

Summary

This is a great opportunity for a professional finance Manager / Controller to join a truly global organisation and rapidly develop your career within a multinational and dynamic environment.

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David Brown

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London

• 44 (0)20 7803 4331

www.xbconsultants.com