Italy Finance Manager - Growth, FP&A & Compliance

BauWatch Group; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Health insurance plan

International environment

Job summary

BauWatch Italy is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead the Italian finance function from Milan, coordinating closely with the central Group Finance team. You will manage invoicing, month-end close, tax compliance and controls, while enabling strategic financial insights for growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s in corporate finance or equivalent, SAP experience, and fluency in Italian with good English. A dynamic, international environment supports your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level education required.
• Education in corporate finance or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Italian tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Solid experience with SAP is a strong plus.
• Experience in a growing medium-sized organization is a plus.
• Excellent command of Italian and good English.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the local finance function in Italy, including invoicing, AR, and internal controls.
• Lead month-end and year-end close and ensure timely reporting to Group Finance.
• Ensure VAT, corporate income tax and payroll-related compliance with external advisors as needed.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting.
• Partner with the Managing Director Italy on financial planning and target setting.
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor variances.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting, invoicing, AR/AP, and cash flow management.
• Collaborate with the remote SSC in Romania while maintaining local ownership.
• Be the key financial contact for local management, Group Finance, and auditors.
• Base location is Milan and report to BauWatch Group finance.

Skills

Italian language proficiency

English language proficiency

Team player

Education

Bachelor level

Corporate finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

BauWatch Italy is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead the Italian finance function from Milan, coordinating closely with the central Group Finance team. You will manage invoicing, month-end close, tax compliance and controls, while enabling strategic financial insights for growth.

The role requires a bachelor’s in corporate finance or equivalent, SAP experience, and fluency in Italian with good English. A dynamic, international environment supports your professional growth.