ph3Financial Controller — Milan (Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days smart working) /h3 pOur client is a global, research-driven specialty pharmaceutical company with a long-established Italian presence in Milan.
The business is going through an exciting period of transformation, including a new ERP rollout, making this a genuine opportunity for a curious finance professional to grow into a true finance leader.
/p h3The role /h3 pReporting to the Country Finance Lead and working closely with the cross?functional business team and Global Finance organisation, the Financial Controller will support all finance operations of the Italian business — covering accounting, controlling, analysis and business partnering.
/p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul libFPA: /b Prepare full financial statements (PL, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and monitor KPIs to support strategic decision?making.
/li libAccounts Payable oversight: /b Supervise the Financial Shared Service Centre (FSSC) on invoice processing, manage vendor master data and ensure payments respect internal approval limits.
/li libLogistics controlling: /b Oversee inventory valuation, write?offs and warehouse movement reporting to maintain accurate records.
/li libClosing accruals: /b Manage monthly closing, accrual accounting, payroll reconciliations and the fixed asset register.
/li libReporting excellence: /b Deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly sales and OPEX reporting, ensuring accuracy in the consolidation system (Tagetik).
/li libAudit compliance: /b Coordinate documentation for internal and external audits and handle requests from public authorities,



in line with local GAAP.
/li libERP integration: /b Act as a key contributor to the rollout and integration of the new SAP system.
/li libBudgeting forecasting: /b Partner with the Finance Business Partner on budget submissions and month?end distribution to the business.
/li /ul h3What you'll bring /h3 ul liProven accounting / finance experience, ideally within an international or pharmaceutical environment.
/li liStrong knowledge of international finance standards and local GAAP, with a track record of facing audits.
/li liHands?on experience with SAP (Tagetik and Esker an advantage).
/li liExcellent Excel skills (power?user level) and high?level command of Microsoft Office.
/li liFluent written and spoken English (essential for this global environment); Italian native/fluent.
/li liMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting or Financial Management would be ideal.
/li liPrevious Big 4 experience is a plus.
/li liStructured, detail?oriented and analytical, able to solve complex problems under tight deadlines.
/li liStrong stakeholder management across diverse functional teams, with a high capacity for confidentiality.
/li /ul h3What's on offer /h3 ul liLearning development through a varied programme.
/li liA collaborative, inclusive working environment.
/li liHybrid working — 3 days in the Milan office, 2 days lavoro da remoto.
/li /ul pOur client is an equal?opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.
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📌 Financial Controller Pharma (Milano)
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