Finance Manager

This role will have oversight and responsibility for all financial functions within Italy and is pivotal to our financial success. The role is a key member of the local Management team, reporting directly to the Country Head.

Your priorities will be:

- Business Partnering to the Country Head to drive financial based decision making
- In tight collaboration with the Country Head and the Regional & Commercial Unit Finance Leadership drive transformation and operational efficiencies by designing, monitoring and owning Company’s key operational processes Ensuring accurate and punctual delivery of requirements from Global and European Finance LeadershipIn addition, this position requires the development and implementation of financial and accounting plans: effective cashflow management, financial planning, budgeting and reporting, supported by robust processes consistent with local legal and regulatory requirements.

Further the role coordinates the IT local support.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

- Work as the Finance lead and as a key partner to Country Head to support business continuity and healthy growth
- Coordinating the plans and processes at local level
- Preparing decks for regular business review meetings with Regional & Leadership Teams
- Leading the monthly RFC process in co-ownership with the local Supply Chain Head and the Commercial Director
- Transformation of the finance function and performance, including process improvements, to create a commercial focus together with financial and operational balance
- Provide advice on operational efficiencies, financial policies, and business strategy
- Review and manage from the financial perspective all contracts, including information and advice on or negotiate the financial aspects of any legal disputes or action
- Create annual budgets and forecasts, including identify major drivers and opportunities/risks, monitor performance, and provide the appropriate analysis
- Ensure adherence to national financial and accounting standards and processes
- Where applicable, oversee policy creation and adaptation as it relates to Financial and Operational functions, including but not limited to revenue tracking, client billing and invoicing, commission splits, payable and expense processing and vendor agreements and contracts
- Oversight of daily cash receipts and bank account management and reconciliation
- Work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to deliver information and analysis on a timely, and efficient basis
- Help prepare clear, insightful of documents for all key stakeholders to support the discussion and decision-making process Supervising 4 direct reportsTo be successful in this role you will have/be:

- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
- Minimum 10 years of a proven track experience in Accountancy and Finance
- Strong understanding of financial management, forecasting, budgeting and business performance measurement systems and an ability to develop, document and execute detailed budgets, forecasts, and effective and practical business plans to drive growth and performance
- Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate complex business problems and provide well thought out solutions that might be unconventional
- Demonstrated ability to learn the business, have a business and customer-centric approach to finance and solve commercial problems
- Problem solver with process improvement mindset
- Strong interpersonal, employee development, performance management and leadership skills
- Ability to collaborate and develop strong relationships with all levels of personnel within the organization
- Ability to effectively and professionally present financial information to senior management and corporate executives
- Must be a well-organised, self-starter who can effectively articulate business plans and deliver results within a matrix organisation
- Must possess personal and business integrity with an energetic style demonstrated by a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, including an ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Fluent English and Italian