Jefferson Wells is recruiting an International Finance Manager on behalf of a well-known multinational Group operating in the services sector.
Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the successful candidate will:
Support the CFO and CEO across the full M&A; deal lifecycle, from origination through to closing and post-acquisition integration.
Lead financial due diligence on acquisition targets, including EBITDA normalisation, quality of earnings, net financial position, working capital assessment, and the identification of key financial risks.
Build and maintain financial models for target valuation (DCF, market multiples) and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
Support the structuring and negotiation of financial terms (price, earn-outs, adjustment mechanisms, R&W;), interfacing with legal, tax, and financial advisors.
Manage post-acquisition financial integration, including process and systems harmonisation, and onboarding into Group reporting.
Oversee the financial controlling of foreign entities, including periodic reporting (P&L;, BS, Cash Flow), budgeting, and forecasting.
Support local treasury set-up (bank accounts, banking relationships, intra-group cash pooling) in coordination with the HQ Head of Treasury & Controlling.
Lead the administrative and financial set-up of new foreign entities, adapting Group processes to local regulatory requirements.




Implement local ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite, with a planned migration to Microsoft Business Central), ensuring seamless integration with Group systems.
Supervise general accounting, statutory, and tax compliance for foreign entities, coordinating with local advisors and auditors.
Requirements
Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Management Engineering.
Around 10 years of experience in structured Finance roles with international exposure; a background in Big 4, multinationals, or high-growth environments is preferred.
Solid experience in both controlling (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) and accounting (GL, period close, tax compliance).
Hands-on experience setting up finance and administration functions for new foreign entities.
Strong knowledge of M&A; processes (due diligence, post-closing integration).
Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and/or Microsoft Business Central is preferred; experience with other structured ERPs (e.g., SAP) will be considered.
Deep understanding of IAS/IFRS and OIC standards; strong financial modelling and valuation skills; advanced Excel skills (Power BI is a plus).
Autonomous, execution-driven profile, with the ability to build processes from scratch and train local teams.
Fluency in English (C1/C2 level); knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
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📌 International Finance Manager (Milano)
🏢 Jefferson Wells Italia
📍 Milano