Group Financial Controller

Panora SpA; Fidenza; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Panora SpA, headquartered in Fidenza (PR), is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead the consolidated financial planning and reporting for the international group. You will oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close, ensuring accuracy and consistency across subsidiaries, while partnering with the CFO and local finance teams.

The role requires 8–10 years in corporate finance, strong IFRS knowledge, advanced Excel and modeling skills, and experience with international operations.

Competenze

• 8–10 years in a corporate finance environment.
• Experience with international subsidiaries and group reporting.
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Preference for SAP experience.

Mansioni

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Act as business partner to CFO and local finance teams.
• Support acquisitions, integrations and system implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Conoscenze

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Cross-border ops

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Panora is a fast-growing international company dedicated to the development of premium vegetable seeds. Driven by innovation, scientific research, and a passion for agriculture, we work every day to help growers around the world produce healthier, more sustainable, and more productive crops. To strengthen our Finance Team, we’re looking for a Group Financial Controller based in the headquarters of Fidenza (PR).

The role

Reporting to the Deputy CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the Group's financial planning, reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring the accuracy, consistency and reliability of financial information across all subsidiaries.

Main responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reporting.
• Monitor financial performance against budget, forecast and prior year results.
• Perform in-depth analysis of financial results, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring management attention.
• Have a Group-wide view of the business, working directly with the CFO and local Finance teams across international subsidiaries.

2. Review of Subsidiary Financial Statements

• Obtain, review and critically analyze monthly and annual financial statements prepared by each subsidiary.
• Identify accounting inconsistencies, unusual transactions, potential errors or misstatements, and work with local finance teams to implement corrective actions.
• Monitor the quality and reliability of financial reporting processes within subsidiaries.
• Promote continuous improvement and harmonization of accounting and reporting practices across all Group entities.

3. Budgeting, Forecasting and Performance Management

• Coordinate and consolidate the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the Group.
• Analyze variances against budget and forecast, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators, including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, PAT, working capital and Free Cash Flow.
• Support management in evaluating business initiatives, investments and operational decisions through financial analysis and scenario modelling.

4. Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a trusted business partner for local finance teams and operational managers.
• Provide proactive recommendations to improve financial performance, operational efficiency and cash generation.
• Identify process weaknesses and propose practical solutions to enhance reporting quality and internal controls.
• Support special projects including acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, organizational changes and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes, reporting tools and performance management frameworks.

Required skills

We are looking for a Finance professional with 8–10 years of experience gained in a structured corporate environment, preferably within a medium-sized or international company.

• Experience in companies with international subsidiaries, cross-border operations or Group reporting;
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP;
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills;
• Preferrable experience with SAP.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join an international and continuously evolving environment.
• Professional growth opportunities and ongoing training.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
• Employment contract under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Commerce sector (CCNL Commercio).