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Job Description – Finance Manager (Italy)
Purpose of the Role:
On behalf of our client, a multinational group in the field of Inspection&Compliance services, we are recruiting for a Finance Manager to strengthen its finance function. The role will initially cover two new entities and report to the Finance Director of the Group.
While there will be some transactional processing, the primary focus will be on producing accurate monthly accounts and ensuring alignment between local business units and the Group's financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with monthly management accounts, including variance analysis.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data.
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts including all banks, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
- Submission of reports to authorities
- Ensure compliance with the Group policies and procedures .
- Preparing financial reports for senior management and other stakeholders.
- Support the year-end audit process by providing required documentation and explanations.
- Monitor and report on key financial metrics to support business
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial procedures are followed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Accounting & Finance department.
Knowledge, Experience & Education
- Approximately 3–6 years of relevant experience in financial control, reporting or accounting, preferably within an international or multi-entity environment. Experience in a buy-and-build or private equity setting is a plus.
- A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements, with the ability to assess data quality, understand how numbers are constructed and identify inconsistencies or gaps in reporting.
- Experience with monthly closing, financial reporting and management reporting, as well as involvement in budgeting and forecasting processes. Familiarity with consolidation or reporting tools (e.g. Tagetik) and BI environments is considered an advantage.
- A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Knowledge of financial regulations (incl. basic knowledge of IFRS and deep knowledge of Italian GAAP) and compliance standards.
- Fluent in Italian and English (business level)
Personality & Competencies
- Entrepreneurial and forward-looking mindset
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking
- Structured and hands-on approach
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
- Willingness and flexibility to engage with local teams