Global Finance Manager | Italian Compliance & Reporting

EF; Milano; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International exposure

Entrepreneurial culture

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Collaborative team

Job summary

EF is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial excellence across statutory reporting, accounting integrity, and audits. You will partner with shared service centers and global finance teams to ensure accurate, timely financial statements and strong internal controls in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements, fluency in Italian and English, and experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP is an advantage.
• Open-minded, solution-oriented and adapts to change.
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and social skills with all levels of management.
• Self-starter with strong business judgment and the ability to operate independently.
• The ability to thrive in an international and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all accounting activities for the legal entity, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, and cash and treasury activities of a complex multi‑entity structures.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy, existence, and timeliness of all financial records and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in partnership with shared service centers.
• Review and approve financial results, providing clear explanations of variances, risks, and key judgments.
• Lead entity‑level forecasting and projection processes, including monitoring actuals vs projections and providing clear insights to stakeholders.
• Own the legal entity control environment, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess, and elevate accounting, compliance, and financial risks in a timely manner.
• Apply accounting judgment on complex or non‑routine transactions, in coordination with central accounting or technical experts as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating and managing statutory and internal audits.
• Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with local laws and transfer pricing requirements.
• Coordinate with tax advisors and central tax teams, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Work closely with local business leadership and central FP&A teams, supporting accurate and timely capture of activities, contracts, and transactions.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure operations are structured and executed in line with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively engage with the business to prevent downstream accounting or compliance issues.
• Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with shared service centers, Global Process Owners, and central finance teams.
• Retain accountability for outcomes while leveraging global processes and standardized solutions.
• Support continuous improvement of transactional and reporting processes, addressing gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses.
• Manage and coach an international team to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, including identifying gaps in execution and providing corrective guidance.
• Support Board of Directors meeting preparation, including statutory financial materials and disclosures.
• Support corporate governance and structural matters, including regulatory and legal entity‑related requirements.

Skills

Italian-English fluency

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent / self-starter

Adaptability

International environment experience

Business judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

EF is seeking a Finance Manager to drive financial excellence across statutory reporting, accounting integrity, and audits. You will partner with shared service centers and global finance teams to ensure accurate, timely financial statements and strong internal controls in a fast-paced, international environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements, fluency in Italian and English, and experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP.