FINANCE MANAGER ITALY

About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing multinational retail company. Job Description Reporting directly to the CFO and dotted line to the Country General Manager, the new resource will be part of the Country Management Team. The Country Finance Management Team (Business/Financial Controllers, Fraud Prevention Experts) report directly to the Finance Manager. The scope covers Finance, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Tax, and Procurement. The candidate will be responsible for the following tasks: Deliver a solid and appealing multi-year strategy for the country within the boundaries set by HQ, also being involved in fill-in acquisitions in the local market. Ensure that the company operating processes (including internal controls) are tailored to local circumstances. In case of new initiatives, processes and controls are to be designed and implemented. Overall cost control of local operations (including local procurement). Control, follow-up, and authorization of local Real Estate and other IPs. Deliver integer management reports pertaining to the country. Be responsible for the coordination and execution of the (local) year plan and support management with regards to the setup of budgets, benchmarks, and evaluations. Support operations and expansion through strong analytic and proactive performance management. Monitor local stock losses and damaged goods. Act as the contact person for (local) external relations (auditors and tax authorities) in the country. Monitor adherence to the Code of Conduct. Be responsible for: local GAAP and local statutory ledger; integrity and delivery of local statutory accounts and local regulatory reporting; compliance with all local tax laws and regulations including duties; local insurance matters (property, liability, and medical coverage); solving fraud cases in the country (local fraud managers). Prepare and monitor reports on Risk and Control Self-Assessment and discuss with country management. Monitor information security (IT controls, adherence to Code of Conduct); "Signaling function." Support Internal Audit when relevant. Be the principal (local) financial point of contact in the annual audit process. Provisionally represent in supporting roles only in the HR and Real Estate departments as long as no senior legal function in the country control team is in place. Ensure that the local legal supporting roles maintain close contact with the country control function and provide information and support that may be required. Deploy good practices and maintain a high level of motivation in the team. The Successful Applicant Economic/financial degree at academic level and relevant work experience. MBA or advanced degree is desirable. Previous strong experience as Finance Manager or Finance Director in the retail sector, preferably within international and fast-growing environments. Deep knowledge of Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Control standards, with strong business acumen. Customer-oriented, pragmatic, high energy level, dynamic, disciplined, and excellent teamwork mindset. Organized and able to set priorities to respect deadlines and work effectively even under pressure. Strong ability in working relationships (colleagues, clients, and suppliers) to achieve common targets. Goal-oriented, proactive, and hands-on attitude, always being the first to set the example. Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership, and people management skills. Fluency in English and Italian is required. What's on Offer Great career chance. #J-18808-Ljbffr