Financial Controller

Rayner; Agrate Brianza; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rayner Italia Srl is seeking a Finance Controller to own the month-end close, management accounts, and group reporting for the Italian entity. Hybrid role based in Agrate Brianza, with 3-4 days on-site and 1-2 days work from home.

You will partner with local commercial teams and the Head of Finance - Europe to deliver accurate financial reporting, ensure controls, and drive business insights across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flows.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or Italian equivalent).
• Experience as Finance Controller (management accountant).
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, and IFRS/Italian GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end month-end close, P&L, BS, CF, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare full monthly Management Pack including variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, stock movements and COGS reporting.
• Lead intercompany recharges and group reporting schedules with auditors.
• Support NetSuite and finance system enhancements in Italy.

Skills

Qualified accountant

English (Fluent)

Italian (Proficient)

IFRS knowledge

Italian GAAP

Intercompany processes

Transfer pricing

Finance Controller experience

Education

Professional accounting qualification

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:

• 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!