International Finance Manager

17 ore fa

Milano, Lombardia, Italia Jefferson Wells Italia Tempo pieno 120.000 € - 180.000 € Contratto

Jefferson Wells is recruiting an International Finance Manager on behalf of a well-known multinational Group operating in the services sector.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the successful candidate will:

  • Support the CFO and CEO across the full M&A deal lifecycle, from origination through to closing and post-acquisition integration.
  • Lead financial due diligence on acquisition targets, including EBITDA normalisation, quality of earnings, net financial position, working capital assessment, and the identification of key financial risks.
  • Build and maintain financial models for target valuation (DCF, market multiples) and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
  • Support the structuring and negotiation of financial terms (price, earn-outs, adjustment mechanisms, R&W), interfacing with legal, tax, and financial advisors.
  • Manage post-acquisition financial integration, including process and systems harmonisation, and onboarding into Group reporting.
  • Oversee the financial controlling of foreign entities, including periodic reporting (P&L, BS, Cash Flow), budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Support local treasury set-up (bank accounts, banking relationships, intra-group cash pooling) in coordination with the HQ Head of Treasury & Controlling.
  • Lead the administrative and financial set-up of new foreign entities, adapting Group processes to local regulatory requirements.
  • Implement local ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite, with a planned migration to Microsoft Business Central), ensuring seamless integration with Group systems.
  • Supervise general accounting, statutory, and tax compliance for foreign entities, coordinating with local advisors and auditors.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Economics, Finance, or Management Engineering.
  • Around 10 years of experience in structured Finance roles with international exposure; a background in Big 4, multinationals, or high-growth environments is preferred.
  • Solid experience in both controlling (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) and accounting (GL, period close, tax compliance).
  • Hands-on experience setting up finance and administration functions for new foreign entities.
  • Strong knowledge of M&A processes (due diligence, post-closing integration).
  • Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and/or Microsoft Business Central is preferred; experience with other structured ERPs (e.g., SAP) will be considered.
  • Deep understanding of IAS/IFRS and OIC standards; strong financial modelling and valuation skills; advanced Excel skills (Power BI is a plus).
  • Autonomous, execution-driven profile, with the ability to build processes from scratch and train local teams.
  • Fluency in English (C1/C2 level); knowledge of additional languages is a plus.