Our client is an Italian industrial company that is part of an international group, with a well-established market presence and a track record of continuous organizational and managerial development. The company is currently strengthening its Finance function with the objective of making its accounting, controlling, and planning processes more integrated, timely, and business-oriented, thereby enhancing their ability to support strategic decision-making. Within this context, we are seeking an experienced professional for the position of: ACCOUNTING, REPORTING AND FP&A; MANAGER Responsible for Accounting, Financial Reporting, Business Performance Planning and Analysis activities, the role – internally titled Financial Controller (Accounting, Reporting and FP&A;) -ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with local and Group requirements and effective business performance management.

Acting as a key business partner to the Italy Finance Director, the Financial Controller supports decision-making through financial analysis, planning, forecasting and performance monitoring while ensuring appropriate governance over accounting and compliance activities. The ideal candidate combines strong business partnering and FP&A; capabilities with a solid accounting foundation, preferably developed through prior experience in a Big 4 audit environment. This is first and foremost a business-oriented role, combining Business Partnering, FP&A;, leadership, Performance Management and Financial Governance responsibilities, while ensuring oversight of Accounting, Reporting and Compliance activities.

Direct Supervisor: Finance Director Italy; Reporting, Tax and Consolidation Manager/Group Controlling Director; Direct Subordinates: 3 Accountants and 1 FP&A; Analyst Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, HR and Group Finance Auditors, Tax Advisors, Financial Institutions, Regulatory Authorities and Professional Advisors.

Business Performance





Planning & Reporting Lead annual budget, forecasts and planning processes; provide management with actionable analyses versus budget, forecast and prior year; develop business cases and scenario analyses; supervise and develop the FP&A; Analyst.

Business Partnering

Act as a trusted Finance business partner to Commercial, Operations and Supply Chain leaders. Support management decision-making through financial analysis, performance insights and strategic recommendations. Accounting & Financial Reporting Manage and oversee accounting activities; ensure compliance with Italian statutory accounting requirements, IFRS and Group policies; ensure reliable statutory and management reporting; coordinate audits and internal controls.

Tax & Statutory Compliance Coordinate and oversee tax compliance and statutory reporting activities. Corporate income tax calculations, tax returns, statutory filings and technical tax matters are supported by external professional advisors. The role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing these activities while ensuring appropriate governance and compliance.

Finance

Transformation & Systems Act as Finance sponsor for key Finance transformation initiatives. Support process harmonization, automation and reporting standardization initiatives. Lead, develop and motivate the local Accounting and FP&A; Foster ownership, accountability and continuous improvement. Bachelor degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field. Professional accounting qualifications are considered a plus.

Professional Experience Proven

Finance experience, preferably 10+ years within international organizations. Strong FP&A;, budgeting, forecasting and performance management experience. Demonstrated business partnering experience. Solid accounting and reporting background. Previous experience in external audit, preferably within a Big 4 firm, is considered a strong advantage. ERP transformation experience is a strong advantage. Professional proficiency in English.

📌 ACCOUNTING, REPORTING AND FP&A MANAGER (Umbria)
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📍 Umbria