Italy CFO: Strategy-Driven Finance Leader

Dahua; Cinisello Balsamo; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant funding

Job summary

Dahua in Lombardy seeks a Senior Finance leader to take overall responsibility for accounting accuracy and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual closings.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis while coordinating external audits and ensuring VAT/tax compliance. The role requires strong Italian accounting knowledge and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Experience as CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Italian accounting principles, VAT, taxation and statutory reporting.
• Experience in financial closing, statutory financial statements and audit management.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial analysis.
• Hands-on accounting and financial review capabilities.
• Ability to independently identify financial risks and drive resolution.
• Experience in multinational or international company preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• High ownership, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent Italian and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for accounting accuracy, financial reporting and monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Review key accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Italian accounting, VAT, tax and statutory requirements.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and manage external audits.
• Coordinate external accountants, tax advisors, auditors and other financial partners.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, profitability and key financial variances.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial risks.
• Review and improve internal financial controls, approval procedures and finance processes.
• Identify accounting, tax and financial risks and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead and develop the local Finance function and ensure the quality and timeliness of Finance deliverables.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support key business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Audit coordination

Italian accounting principles

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Financial risk identification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Job description

Dahua in Lombardy seeks a Senior Finance leader to take overall responsibility for accounting accuracy and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual closings.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis while coordinating external audits and ensuring VAT/tax compliance. The role requires strong Italian accounting knowledge and English proficiency.