The role
One of our clients, an international ophthalmic medical device business, is looking for a Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finances of its Italian entity. You’ll run the month-end close and management accounts, keep reporting to Group accurate and on time, and act as the go-to finance partner for the local commercial team.

This is a hands-on role with real breadth. You’ll cover everything from P&L;, balance sheet and cash flow to intercompany, inventory, COGS, tax and compliance, and you’ll lead the rollout of NetSuite in Italy. You’ll report into the Head of Finance – Europe and work closely with Group Reporting, Shared Services, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain and external auditors. It suits an experienced finance controller who thrives in a matrix environment and takes pride in getting the detail right.

What you’ll do
Month-end and reporting
- Own the month-end close calendar and post all journals, including payroll, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, COGS and FX revaluations
- Prepare the full monthly management pack (P&L;, balance sheet,



cash flow, schedules and variance analysis) and explain the drivers behind the numbers
- Manage accounts payable end to end, the daily cash book and bank reconciliations
- Maintain the fixed asset register and build financial models to support strategic decisions

Intercompany and Group reporting
- Prepare and issue monthly intercompany recharges and make sure intercompany balances mirror across European entities
- Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and submit all Group schedules, responding promptly to auditor queries

Inventory, COGS and systems
- Oversee stock movements and accuracy in the ERP/WMS, working closely with warehouse and operations teams
- Post monthly COGS journals, reconcile stock accounts and close the Italian period in the ERP
- Lead the implementation of NetSuite in Italy

Controls, compliance and tax
- Maintain complete balance sheet reconciliations (bank, AR/AP, VAT, payroll

📌 Financial Controller (Italia)
🏢 Barrington James
📍 Italia