Head of Finance

Taller Marmo; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Taller Marmo is seeking a strategic Head of Finance to direct the Finance Department in Milan. You will lead the accounting team, drive FP&A, and provide high-level business insights to support sustainable global expansion.

Reporting to the COO, you will govern full-cycle accounting, cash flow management, budgeting, and the ERP transformation to support multi-currency international operations.

Qualifications

• Luxury Brand Experience: background in top-tier luxury fashion, high-end retail, or premium consumer goods.
• International Expansion: proven track record driving financial strategy and business development across new geographic markets.
• New Sales Channels: hands-on experience on financial planning for new retail formats, boutique expansion, and global e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Finance Team Leadership & Governance: lead and mentor the finance and accounting team and ensure robust workflow.
• Strategic FP&A, Budgeting & Business Planning: deliver strategic analyses and establish KPIs and profitability analysis.
• International Business Development & Expansion: lead financial feasibility studies and investment evaluation for new markets.
• Strategic Systems Oversight & Transformation: oversee ERP migration and ensure reporting and multi-currency capabilities.

Skills

Finance leadership

FP&A

Strategic planning

International expansion

Multi-currency accounting

Tools

ERP systems (ERP 2026/2027)

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a strategic Head of Finance to direct our Finance Department in Milan. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead the accounting team, drive FP&A, and provide high-level business insights to support sustainable global expansion.

MANDATORY SELECTION CRITERIA (MUST HAVE)

• Luxury Brand Experience: background in top-tier luxury fashion, high-end retail, or premium consumer goods.
• International Expansion: proven track record driving financial strategy and business development across new geographic markets.
• New Sales Channels: hands‑on experience on financial planning for new retail formats, boutique expansion, and global e-commerce.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Finance Team Leadership & Governance

  Lead and mentor the internal finance and accounting team, establishing robust workflow and professional growth.

  Oversee full-cycle general accounting, statutory compliance, tax reporting, and the preparation of annual year-end Financial Statements.

  Manage cash flow, treasury operations, working capital optimization, and liquidity forecasting.

• Strategic FP&A, Budgeting & Business Planning

  Deliver insightful strategic and cost controlling analysis to guide decision-making and operational performance.

  Establish financial KPIs and corporate profitability analysis across brand operations.

  Direct the financial planning and analysis function, building annual operating budgets, and reforecasting processes.

• International Business Development & Expansion

  Lead financial feasibility studies, business plans, and investment evaluation for entry into new international markets and territories.

  Model commercial frameworks, pricing strategies, and P&L projections for new sales channels (monobrand boutiques, department store corners, wholesale, pop-ups, and international e-commerce).

  Support strategic negotiations and scaling of commercial operations.

• Strategic Systems Oversight & Transformation (ERP 2026–2027)

  Serve as executive lead for the corporate implementation and migration to the new ERP system. Ensure system architecture supports advanced management reporting, FP&A capabilities, and multi-currency international business operations.

CANDIDATE PROFILE & REQUIREMENTS

• Industry Experience: Strong track record in financial management, controlling, or strategic planning specifically within Luxury Brands, High-End Fashion, or Luxury Retail.
• Expansion Expertise: Proven history in driving international financial strategy for entering new country markets and launching new retail/omnichannel sales routes.
• Financial Leadership: Proven experience leading a finance team with deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements preparation, treasury/cash flow, FP&A, and corporate budgeting.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership, translating complex metrics into strategic business insights.
• Languages: Professional fluency in both Italian and English is mandatory.