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Landor Group is looking for a Financial Controller to join our Milan studio. Could this be you?

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The Group Financial Controller oversees financial operations, develops strategies, and provides financial guidance to support organisational goals. The role is responsible for managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactivity and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and the rest of the business. This role has responsibility for both the Landor and CBA offices in Milan, Italy, along with any future Landor Group offices which may open in the country. This role is supported by the WPP SSC (Shared Service Centre) infrastructure which provides transactional and statutory reporting services.

What you'll do

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to oversee the financial health of Landor Group Agencies. This role is responsible for all aspects of financial control and reporting, including monthly close processes, billing management, revenue analysis, SOX compliance, budget preparation, and profitability analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. You will also partner with key stakeholders across the business and wider WPP network.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the monthly close and reporting process.
• Overseeing billing and revenue accruals.
• Ensuring SOX compliance.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Analyzing client profitability.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Leading and developing the finance team.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business and WPP.

What you'll need
- Demonstrates passion and drive
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective and efficient time management
- Attention to detail, but with the ability to step back and see the big picture
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop and grow a team
- Is willing and able to get involved and immersed in all aspects of the Finance function
- Team-oriented across all levels and functions Ability to manage upwards and downwards effectively with the ability to maintain and instil optimism into others
- Ability to influence and inspire others
- Open-minded, inherently curious, and willing to share fresh perspectives in solving problems.
- Willing and able to build strong relationships to become trusted and respected by colleagues, advisers, stakeholders and contacts
- Ability to be a positive agent for change to enable continuous improvement in the Financial and Commercial operations
- Strong balance of thought and action

Required Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or local equivalent).
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel
- Accomplished experience ideally in an agency finance function, leading a team
- A strong understanding of IFRS15 required
- Strong experience of SOX controls required
- Strong technical knowledge of P&L and Balance sheet
- Experience working in branding agency advantageous
- Advanced level of English and Italian both written and spoken

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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