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 - 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements and fluent in Italian and English
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP is an advantage
- Open-minded, solution-oriented and adapts to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and social skills and with all levels of management
- Self-starter with strong business judgment and the ability to operate independently
- 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