Financial Controller

Lloyd Morgan China; Narni; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company is seeking an experienced Controller to join the plant management team in Italy. The role oversees administration, accounting, control processes, and compliance with Italian standards and Group policies.

You will coordinate audits, budgeting, and forecasting, and partner with production, procurement, and sales as a key contact for Group finance. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in management control or related areas, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency with financial

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics or Management Engineering.
• At least 5–8 years of experience in Management Control, Administration, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, tax, and fiscal regulations.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation principles.
• Proficiency with function-specific application software.
• Knowledge and correct application of administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, AR/AP, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings with financial statements and reports for Group consolidation.
• Drive annual budget, rolling forecasts, and variance analyses; manage tax filings and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with Group and external auditors for audits.
• Support transfer pricing documentation for cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with Plant Management and HQ to enforce internal controls and compliance.

Education

Degree in Economics or Management Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join the plant management team. The Controller will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the administrative and accounting activities of the production site, overseeing management control processes, and ensuring compliance with Italian accounting standards and Group policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations: general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, inventory accounting.
• Ensure financial data is accurate and compliant with Italian local accounting standards and Group unified accounting policiesLead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing; prepare financial statements and management reports for Group consolidation.
• Drive annual budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.Manage invoice processing, tax filing data, bank reconciliations, and basic cash flow records.
• Coordinate with Group and external auditors for annual and interim audits.
• Tax Management & Audit SupportEnsure timely and accurate Italian tax filings (VAT, corporate income tax, IRAP, payroll taxes).
• Support transfer pricing documentation for cross-border transactions.
• Act as key point of contact for Group audits at the Italy factory, including inventory counts, fixed asset inspections, and revenue/cost substantiation testing.
• Manage local Italian tax audits and inspections.
• Review local contracts and transactions for tax implications and flag potential risks.
• Internal Control & Compliance
• Assist in establishing and enforcing internal control procedures in line with HQ
• Cooperate with the Group’s internal audit team on internal audit and compliance reviews.
• Support the Plant Manager in preparing reports and analyses for Group and factory management.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, sales, and other departments.
• Promote the implementation of Group finance and audit policies at the Italy factory.

Qualification

• Degree in Economics or Management Engineering.
• At least 5–8 years of experience in Management Control, Administration, or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, tax, and fiscal regulations.
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation principles.
• Proficiency with function-specific application software.
• Knowledge and correct application of administrative procedures.