General Ledger Manager

AUTO1 Group; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

AUTO1 Group is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team in Milan. The successful candidate will oversee accounting activities across their Italian operations, manage monthly closures, and support strategic financial projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong Finance/Accounting background, fluency in English, and significant experience in similar roles. The company offers a dynamic work environment, smart working options, and professional growth opportunities.

Servizi

Direct placement with a contract according to law

Young, informal environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competenze

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within an international organization.
• Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent analytical skills.
• Fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken.

Mansioni

• Oversee all accounting activities for Italian operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Lead and coordinate monthly and annual financial closings.
• Support internal audits and annual tax filings.

Conoscenze

Financial reporting

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Formazione

MSc in Finance or equivalent

Strumenti

Excel

Accounting software (Oracle or similar)

Descrizione del lavoro

AUTO1 Groupis Europe's leading digital automotive platform. As a dynamic tech company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our brandswirkaufendeinauto.de ,AUTO1.com andAutohero. Our strong team of 4.200 people is dedicated to making Europe-wide car trading and transport as fast and stress-free as possible for our customers.

Job Description

The candidate will join the Finance team and will be responsible for the main activities related to the monthly closures of the 4 companies of Auto1 Group and will also be the main point of reference ofthe department for the new special projects requested by HQ.

Qualifications

Your Profile:

• Post-secondary education in Finance/Accounting (e.g., MSc in Finance, CCA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager or Senior Accountant, ideally within an international organization or previous experience in audit (Big Four) for at least 3-4 years .
• Strong knowledge of reporting tools, including Excel (Google Sheets is a plus). Experience with accounting software (Oracle or similar) and proficiency in year-end closing, VAT, and tax reporting.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills. Comfortable working independently and taking on large-scale responsibilities.
• Fluency in English is essential, both written and spoken.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting activities for our italian operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting according to both local and group standards.
• Review, analyze, and ensure the reliability of financial information, making necessary corrections and adjustments.
• Lead and coordinate monthly and annual financial closings.
• Manage and validate intercompany transactions, ensuring reconciliation between entities.
• Prepare and submit external and internal reports to group HQ.
• Drive process improvements by strengthening and documenting existing financial procedures, automating repetitive tasks to focus on high-value activities.
• Lead and participate in various strategic projects, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and continuous improvements in financial efficiency.
• Support internal audits and annual tax filings, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Serve as one of the key point of contact for auditors, banks, and other financial institutions.

What we offer

• Direct placement with a contract according to law commensurate with the level of knowledge / skills possessed by the candidates;
• Young, informal environment, attentive to a balanced work-life;
• Concrete opportunities for all-round professional growth in a highly meritocratic and international context

Additional Information

Place of work: Milano, Via Perin del Vaga 2, 20156
Shifts include a total of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00.
Smart working 2 days per week
If you think you are the right person you can send your CV in English or Italian