FINANCE MANAGER

Our client is part of a leading Italian company listed at Milano stock exchange operating in services business. For the Italian HQ we are looking for the :

FINANCE MANAGER

Directly reporting to the CFO, the future Finance Manager is responsible to oversee the day-to-day activities of the country finance and accounting team and ensure that accurate financial and management accounts are produced.

Major responsibilities

• Manage all financial accounting processes, including month-end close, consolidation, and reporting activities;
• Prepare and / or review statutory accounts for the relevant legal entities within their remit, and ensure consistency in the application of accounting standards and financial processes across all jurisdictions;
• Review and / or produce papers documenting significant accounting judgements. Review and / or prepare the journal entries for the one-time transactions and those supporting materials when required;
• Act as primary day-to-day point of contact for the rest of the Finance function and for statutory auditors as technical accounting subject matter expert;
• Management of the accounting and tax impacts of extraordinary transactions (e.g. mergers, acquisitions)
• Manages consolidation processes across entities and intercompany accounting.
• Maintain strong coordination with the corporate finance team, ensuring consistency in policies, processes, and reporting.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring robust financial governance.
• Manage and develop the local finance team, fostering talent and capabilities.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and tools, contributing to global efficiency.

The ideal candidate has already had a strong financial / accounting experience within a dynamic, fast-growing company operating in different countries within services sector.

We’d like to meet analytical and structured person with strong communication skills, good planning and coordination skills, able to motivate and encourage colleagues in professional network.

Fluent English strictly requested.

This position will be based in : South of Milano