Finance Manager / Controller - Consumer Goods

Position: Finance Manager / Controller - FMCG

Location: Milan

Salary Guide: Depending on Experience / Qualifications

Overview:

Reporting to the European CFO, we are looking for a Finance Manager / Controller to become a Finance business partner for the Italian business units. The company has operations across the globe and a market leader in their sector (FMCG). This position will be a key hire in the European finance team and trusted advisor to the Italian business units.

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for Finance and Controlling for the Italian business units
• Hands on leading of the closing process as well as preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly financial results
• Business partner with Italian group leaders, examining financial performance, investigating opportunities for profit enhancement, and recommending actions that promote improved financial results
• Responsible for compliance and internal controls working closely with counterparts across Europe
• Preparation and of forecasts, budgets and business plans
• Working with the European CFO to identify and lead strategic decision analysis projects to drive value
• Key part of ongoing projects including SAP upgrades
• Identify financial process improvement and standardization
• Develop and maintain partner relationships with the leadership team

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level in a Finance or Business related subject
• Qualified accountant / MBA an advantage
• At least 5 years finance experience
• Solid experience in Finance Management / Controlling for multinational corporations - consumer goods or similar essential
• Experience in compliance and internal controls
• Experience in forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis
• Self-Starter with a strong work ethic
• Experience working with and supporting senior management required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with diverse people across different functions/cultures
• Good IT skills - MS Office and SAP

Summary:

This is a great opportunity for a professional finance Manager / Controller to join a truly global organisation and rapidly develop your career within a multinational and dynamic environment.

Apply:

David Brown

London

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