(JD-000214D)Italy Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for accounting accuracy, financial reporting and monthly, quarterly and annual closing.
• Review key accounting entries, reconciliations, accruals, provisions and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Italian accounting, VAT, tax and statutory requirements.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and manage external audits.
• Coordinate external accountants, tax advisors, auditors and other financial partners.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis.
• Analyse revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, profitability and key financial variances.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial risks.
• Review and improve internal financial controls, approval procedures and Finance processes.
• Identify accounting, tax and financial risks and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Lead and develop the local Finance function and ensure the quality and timeliness of Finance deliverables.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support key business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Previous experience as CFO, Finance Director, Head of Finance or Senior Finance Manager.
• Strong knowledge of Italian accounting principles, VAT, taxation and statutory reporting.
• Solid experience in financial closing, statutory financial statements and audit management.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial analysis.
• Strong hands-on accounting and financial review capabilities.
• Ability to independently identify financial risks and drive issues through to resolution.
• Experience in a multinational or international company is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• High level of ownership, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent Italian and professional English.