Administrative Manager

Administration Manager | Industrial Manufacturing | Northern Italy

We're partnering with a well-established international industrial manufacturing group to appoint an experienced Administration Manager . This is a key finance leadership role reporting directly to the Group CFO, offering the opportunity to oversee the administrative, accounting and financial operations of a manufacturing business while working closely with the wider group finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the administration, accounting and tax function through to the preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Oversee the financial reporting of subsidiary entities.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements at Group level.
• Manage operational treasury activities, including cash pooling.
• Build, coach and develop a small finance team.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, statutory auditors and other external stakeholders.

About You

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 10-15 years' experience in senior finance, accounting or administration roles within complex industrial businesses.
• Background in a leading audit firm.
• Experience working within international group structures and consolidated reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IAS/IFRS.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics advantageous) and business intelligence tools.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience within industrial or manufacturing businesses.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

Package

• Location: Northern Italy (on-site).
• Meal vouchers provided.
• Senior-level position within a stable and growing international industrial group.