Head of Finance - Italy

La Redoute; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An international retail company is seeking a Head of Finance for its operations in Italy. The successful candidate will oversee all financial aspects, ensuring compliance with local regulations while playing a key role in strategic decisions. This position requires a master's degree in finance and at least 6 years of experience. Fluency in Italian and English is essential, with knowledge of French considered a bonus. You will have the opportunity to impact the company's financial vision and performance.

Competenze

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in finance or financial auditing, ideally in a fast-paced or international environment.
• Fluent in Italian and English. French is a plus.
• Business-oriented with a solid understanding of P&L, accounting, legal, and tax matters in Italy.

Mansioni

• Act as a trusted business partner to the Country Director and leadership team.
• Guarantee accuracy and reliability of financial data.
• Supervise accounting production and ensure compliance with Italian principles.
• Build, control, and optimize the subsidiary budget.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial reporting tools

P&L management

Collaboration

Leadership

Formazione

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Head of Finance – Italy role at La Redoute. Reporting directly to the Country Director of our Italian subsidiary, you will play a key strategic role in shaping La Redoute’s financial vision and performance in Italy.

As Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial aspects of the business, from accounting and tax compliance to controlling, budgeting, and performance management, while actively supporting the management team in adapting and scaling the business model. You will lead a team comprising a Financial Controller and a Revenue Growth Analyst, ensuring strong financial insight and operational excellence across all areas.

Your Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Act as a trusted business partner to the Country Director and leadership team, providing financial insights to guide strategic decisions and business growth.
• Guarantee the accuracy and reliability of financial data, ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and legal requirements in Italy.
• Partner closely with the Group’s accounting and finance departments in France and Portugal to ensure smooth integration and alignment with group standards.
• Accounting and Tax: Supervise accounting production in collaboration with our Shared Service Center in Portugal and external advisors in tax, audit, legal, and payroll.
• Ensure full compliance with Italian accounting principles & tax.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial data and ensure timely monthly closings.
• Controlling and Performance Management: Build, control, and optimize the entire subsidiary budget, including turnover, margin, personnel, and investments.
• Guarantee that financial objectives such as turnover, EBITDA, and costs are met and that deadlines are respected.
• Develop and adapt financial reporting tools and dashboards to ensure clear performance tracking.
• Analyze variances between forecasts and actuals, propose corrective actions, and monitor a rolling forecast.
• Support business teams in decision-making through performance reviews and action plans.

Who You Are

• Business-oriented and strategic, with a solid understanding of P&L, accounting, legal, and tax matters in Italy.
• Skilled in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting tools.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys partnering with teams to improve performance and drive results.
• Fluent in Italian and English, with French as a plus.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in finance or financial auditing, ideally in a fast-paced or international environment.

Why Join Us

You will be part of a growing international organization where entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of our culture. As a key member of the Italian leadership team, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the finance function, develop your team, and make a tangible impact on La Redoute’s success in Italy.

Please send your CV in English.

La Redoute is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. As difference is a source of wealth, our jobs are accessible to all.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Online and Mail Order Retail