Michael Page

Legal Entity Accounting & Financial Reporting

- Accountable for all accounting activities for the legal entity, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, and cash and treasury activities of a complex multi-entity structures

- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, existence, and timeliness of all financial records and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in partnership with shared service centers

- Review and approve financial results, providing clear explanations of variances, risks, and key judgments

- Lead entity-level forecasting and projection processes, including monitoring actuals vs projections and providing clear insights to stakeholders

Controls, Compliance & Risk

- Own the legal entity control environment, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

- Identify, assess, and escalate accounting, compliance, and financial risks in a timely manner

- Apply accounting judgment on complex or non-routine transactions, in coordination with central accounting or technical experts as needed

Audit, Tax & Regulatory Matters

- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating and managing statutory and internal audits

- Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with local laws and transfer pricing requirements

- Coordinate with tax advisors and central tax teams, ensuring accurate and timely submissions

Support to Business Teams

- Work closely with local business leadership and central FP&A; teams, supporting accurate and timely capture of activities, contracts, and transactions

- Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure operations are structured and executed in line with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements

- Proactively engage with the business to prevent downstream accounting or compliance issues

Process Excellence & Transformation





- Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with shared service centers, Global Process Owners, and central finance teams

- Retain accountability for outcomes while leveraging global processes and standardized solutions

- Support continuous improvement of transactional and reporting processes, addressing gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses

- Manage and coach an international team to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, including identifying gaps in execution and providing corrective guidance

Governance & Corporate Matters

- Support Board of Directors meeting preparation, including statutory financial materials and disclosures

- Support corporate governance and structural matters, including regulatory and legal entity-related requirements

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8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments

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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

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Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, or equivalent)

- Strong knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements and fluent in Italian and English

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Experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP is an advantage

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Open-minded, solution-oriented and adapts to change

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Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

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Strong communication and social skills and with all levels of management

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Self-starter with strong business judgment and the ability to operate independently

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The ability to thrive in an international and fast-paced environment

Our client is the Italian branch of a leading international organization operating within the educational services sector, providing innovative learning and development solutions in a highly multicultural environment. Based in Milan, the company is experiencing sustained growth and is investing significantly in the expansion of its local operations.

Great career opportunity in a multinational and fast growing environment

Settore: Altro

Ruolo: Middle e Top Management

📌 Finance Manager (Milano)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Milano