Financial Controller

Giunti Psychometrics; Toscana; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Giunti Psychometrics is seeking a Financial Controller to ensure accurate reporting for our Italian entities and Holding company, based in Florence with a hybrid work model.

You will lead monthly closings, P&L and balance sheet analyses, and partner with the accounting team to strengthen internal controls and KPI driven insights.

A degree in economics or related field and experience in financial controlling are required, with fluency in Italian and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid professional experience in financial controlling or management accounting roles.
• Good command of English and fluency in Italian.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly financial closing activities for Italian entities and Holding company.
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements, including P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Monitor and analyse costs and revenues across business lines and corporate functions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes with regular follow-up on budget performance.
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis, identifying variances and trends.
• Ensure accurate monthly revenue recognition and allocation across business lines.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs to support management and Board decisions.
• Collaborate with accounting to align financial and management reporting.
• Contribute to improving financial reporting processes and internal controls.

Skills

Financial controlling

Management accounting

English language

Italian language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Why This Role Matters

As a Financial Controller at Giunti Psychometrics, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting informed business decisions across our Italian operations and Holding company.

Role Highlights

• Reporting Line: Senior Finance Manager
• Team Management: None
• Workplace Model: Hybrid
• Location: Florence.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee monthly financial closing activities for our Italian entities and Holding company, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting;
• Prepare and analyse monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss (P&L) and Balance Sheet reports;
• Monitor and analyse costs and revenues across business lines and corporate functions, including marketing and operational expenses;
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accurate financial projections and regular follow-up on budget performance;
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis, identifying variances, trends, and areas for improvement;
• Ensure accurate monthly revenue recognition and allocation across business lines;
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, providing meaningful insights to support management and Board decision-making;
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure consistency between financial and management reporting;
• Contribute to improving financial reporting processes, tools, and internal controlling procedures.

What We're Looking For

Must Have

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid professional experience in financial controlling or management accounting roles, with a strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles;
• Good command of English, both written and spoken, and fluency in Italian.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Good level of Spanish

Beyond Technical Skills

We believe that technical expertise is only part of what makes a great team member. We are looking for someone who shares our values and brings a collaborative, proactive, and growth-oriented mindset to their work.

• Proactivity and Problem-Solving: You anticipate challenges, approach problems analytically, and take initiative in finding effective solutions;
• Planning and Ownership: You manage priorities effectively, take responsibility for your work, and deliver results with autonomy and accountability;
• Communication and Collaboration: You communicate clearly, listen actively, and enjoy working with colleagues across different functions and countries;
• Commitment to Excellence: You strive for quality, embrace feedback, and continuously look for ways to improve your work and develop your skills;
• Innovation and Adaptability: You are curious about emerging technologies, open to change, and motivated to explore new ideas and approaches;
• Empathy and Customer Focus: You understand different perspectives and keep users' and stakeholders' needs at the center of your decisions;
• Integrity and Social Responsibility: You act ethically, respect confidentiality and data protection, and recognize the impact of technology on people and society;
• Inclusion and Sustainability: You value diversity, contribute to an inclusive environment, and support responsible and sustainable solutions.

What We Offer

• An international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements based in Florence.
• Compensation and level commensurate with experience and the value of the candidacy.

Working at Giunti Psychometrics

At Giunti Psychometrics, we believe that psychological science can drive meaningful change.

Since 1950, we have been designing tools and solutions that support professionals in education, healthcare, business, and research. Our commitment goes beyond product development — we are building a global ecosystem that brings scientific rigor, ethical responsibility, and human insight together to help people grow, learn, and thrive.

From the early publication of one of the world's most reliable tools for assessing personality structure and mental health (MMPI), to a gold-standard instrument for measuring children's cognitive abilities (WISC), and by pioneering the digitalization of psychological assessment for institutions such as the Italian Army — our journey has always been based on scientific rigor and national relevance.

Our European expansion has been driven by a commitment to bring our online platform and top-tier psychological assessment tools to professionals across the continent. Through strategic partnerships and localized solutions, we continue to define the future of psychometrics across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Central America with Gold Standard products.

This establishes us as the leading global player in psychometrics, while respecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of every region and market. Every step of our international growth and digital innovation is rooted in extensive psychometric expertise to empower professionals, helping them manage and enhance solutions for people's well-being and mental health.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Giunti Psychometrics is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, ask for more about requesting accommodations.