Peak Performance Recruitment are working with an established company to appoint a Finance Director to be based out of their Rome office.

The role will have responsibility for the company’s financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, cash flow, budgeting, cost accounting, AP/AR and financial controls. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, external accounting partners and banking providers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage month-end closing and preparation of accurate financial statements.
- Work closely with the external accounting firm, particularly on tax provisions.
- Manage cash flow and provide financial reporting to senior management.
- Lead cost accounting and manufacturing controlling activities.
- Manage relationships with third-party banking providers.
- Establish and maintain planning and budgeting processes.
- Oversee A/P, purchase orders, petty cash and employee expenses.
- Liaise with payroll providers regarding accounting and third-party payments.
- Manage A/R, including billing, cash receipts and aged receivables.




- Safeguard company assets and maintain an accurate fixed asset register.
- Monitor and analyse monthly expenses.
- Monitor and improve ERP processes and set-up.
- Assist with contract reviews where required.
- Work collaboratively across all areas of the business.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CPA equivalent qualification – strong requirement.
- Approximately 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience within aviation, transportation or manufacturing/parts supply is highly desirable.
- Experience working for a US public company is an asset.
- Strong knowledge of revenue recognition.
- Forecasting and budgeting experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
- ERP implementation experience would be advantageous.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.

Apply now or reach out to Colm for a confidential discussion: [email protected]

📌 Finance Director (Roma)
🏢 Peak Performance Recruitment
📍 Roma