Overview
For the new European Logistic Center based in Cermenate (Como - Italy) we are looking for a Finance Manager, who will oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for logistics and manufacturing operations. Serving as a key business partner to both finance and operations teams, will be responsible for ensure affective cost management and performance tracking, provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making and business growth and manage and safeguard all tax.
Responsibilities
- prepare, analyze, and report monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results for production, inventory, and operational activities;
- oversee tax and duty-related matters connected to logistics and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with VAT, customs, and import/export regulations;
- manage the cost controlling process—including product costing, variance analysi (materials, labor, overhead), and root cause investigation;
- lead the annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term planning processes for manufacturing/industrial functions;
- monitor key operational KPIs (efficiency, yield, waste, resource utilization) and provide insights to management;
- partner with plant, supply chain, and operations teams to support cost optimization process improvements, and investment projects;
- support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial policies, internal controls, and relevant accounting standards;
- facilitate digital transformation and automation initiatives for reporting and financial analysis;
- conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including capex evaluations, make-or-buy studies and business cases;
- participate in inventory counts, asset reviews, and periodic controls within the industrial environment.
Hard Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field;
- minimum 10 years of experience in finance, controlling, or cost accounting within an industrial or manufacturing company;
- strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, manufacturing processes, and ERP systems;
- advanced Excel skills;
- familiarity with business intelligence tools (Power BI, QlikView, etc.)
Soft Skills
- analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused with a drive for continuous improvement;
- strong communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work collaboratively across functions.
Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.