Finance Manager Milano

Finance Manager
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Job Title**: Finance Manager - Italy

**Reporting To**: Group Financial Controller (GFC)

**Location**: Italy

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**Purpose of the Role**:

We are working with a Globally recognised, private equity backed Certification Body that are looking for a Finance Manager to support the Group Financial Controller in managing the day-to-day finance operations in Italy. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the accounting system and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations.

**Key Responsibilities**:

**Financial Reporting and Analysis

- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial analysis for Board Reports.

- Support the integration of new acquisitions into the core group financial reporting function.

- Standardise and improve management information reporting for consistency and accuracy.

- Perform KPI analysis and manage cash/bank transactions and forecasting.

- Oversee the annual budgeting process and provide quarterly updates to the Group Financial Controller.

- Collaborate with management and department heads to enhance financial performance and support strategic business plans.

**Operational Management

- Conduct detailed analysis of income, costs, and margins.

- Monitor and maintain financial controls, ensuring the integrity of system data.

- Ensure the finance function operates in compliance with both group and local policies, procedures, and legal obligations.

- Assist in integrating financial data and reports into the company's financial system (NetSuite) across the group.

- Manage parts of the year-end process, including coordinating with external auditors and preparing statutory accounts and tax schedules.

- Review monthly payroll and ensure all payroll reporting requirements are met.

- Provide technical accounting expertise, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

- Prepare and submit tax returns and payroll tax returns, ensuring timely payments.

**Resource Management

- Work closely with the Group finance team to effectively utilise internal and external resources in achieving budgetary and strategic goals.

- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers and employees, to support business objectives.

**Success Criteria**:

- Accurate and timely month-end accounting in alignment with Group targets.

- Continuous improvement of financial accounting processes and procedures within the business.

- Effective collaboration with key stakeholders across the company, adhering to policy and legal standards.

**Context and Expectations**:

The Finance Manager is responsible for:

- Delivering accurate month-end accounting for the company in Italy on time, in line with Group targets.

- Supporting the integration of the company's financial data, processes, and procedures into the group's financial system.

- Ensuring compliance with Italian legislation for financial and tax reporting requirements.

- Maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance with Group and local financial and legal obligations.

**Required Competencies**:

- Professional accounting qualification with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience.

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

- Experience in people management.

- Proven track record of challenging existing processes and recommending improvements.

- Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

- Excellent technical accounting skills and communication abilities.

- A strong team player with a commitment to maintaining high standards.

**How to Apply**:

If you are a skilled finance professional looking to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and growing company, we encourage you to apply.

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Pay: €50, 000. 00 - €60, 000. 00 per year