Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist (Fluent Italian)
Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist (Fluent Italian)
Job description
NipponGases is a leading company in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across 13 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, energy, and more.
We are seeking a Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist. This role will be based in Madrid and will oversee the development of a region primarily consisting of NipponGases' operations in Italy. The position involves supporting senior business leaders with financial insights, performance analysis, and decision-making support. You will serve as a key liaison between the finance department and business teams, driving performance and fostering financial accountability. The Controller will report directly to the Finance Director of the region in Madrid, ensuring you receive guidance and support to excel in your role.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly reporting, including accounting and tax analysis.
- Develop financial models with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning.
- Collaborate with FP&A, accounting, tax, and finance teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Monitor key financial KPIs and oversee closing activities, analyzing business development.
- Provide financial guidance to the business, supporting company goals through cost/benefit analysis and strategic insights.
- Partner with business leaders to optimize profitability and cash flow.
- Support investment, project, and new initiative business case preparation.
- Lead finance aspects of M&A projects, including due diligence, valuation, negotiations, PPA, and post-merger integration.
- Ensure governance and compliance standards are met.
Job requirements
Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Italian accounting standards.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting or FP&A; Big Four audit experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s or MBA degree.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA/ACCA/ACA).
- Experience with FCCS/PBCS, Hyperion (HFM), Power BI is advantageous.
- Experience with ERP systems and business case modeling, M&A projects.
- Prior industry experience preferred.
Required Skills
- Fluent in Italian and English (spoken and written).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and business acumen.
- Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficient in Excel and automation of manual tasks.
- Critical thinking, quick learning, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude, self-motivation, teamwork, and flexibility.
Others
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
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