Finance & Accounting Manager

OverviewWe are seeking a broad-skilled, detail-oriented Finance & Accounting Manager to provide robust financial oversight and hands-on operational support.You will ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting processes and compliance with Italian regulations.In this role, you will own all Italian accounting operations, month end close cycle, tax, and statutory compliance.You will deliver accurate statutory accounts aligned to Group IFRS, secure a clean audit, and maintain a fully compliant tax, VAT, and regulatory calendar.You will strengthen internal controls and partner with the business to improve performance, cash, and risk management.Success in this position requires a proactive, analytical professional with strong communication and financial management skills in both Italian and English.You will be comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with a global team based in Italy, Sweden, and Canada.RequirementsDegree in Accounting/Finance; withchartered accountant professional registrationor equivalent preferred.7+ years in Italy covering statutory accounting, VAT, and tax in an international setting.Strong OIC knowledge; working IFRS for consolidation; proven audit leadership.Deep understanding of Italian tax regulationsExposure to intercompany transaction processes and principlesAbility to implement processesAdvanced Excel; major ERP (JDE/SAP/Oracle/NetSuite).Fluent Italian and strong English; stakeholder and team leadership capability.Highly analytical with a meticulous attention to detail.Self-starter who can work within a cross-functional team.Job ResponsibilitiesAccounting operations & reportingOversee accounting operations and month end close activitiesRun the month/quarter/year-end close, reconciliations, management packs, and submissions as per the group timetable.Prepare statutory financial statements and notes; support Group IFRS consolidation (revenue, leases, FX, impairment).Maintain GL, fixed assets, inventory/costing, accruals/provisions; oversee AR/AP, credit control, and support treasury activities and cash forecasting.Lead ERP process discipline (e.g., JDE/SAP/Oracle/NetSuite), approvals, and documentation.Maintain the relevant statutory and tax registers and listing required for local complianceRegulatory complianceDirect & local taxesIRES/IRAP: ensure correct calculation, payments (F24), and e-filing of annual returns by the end of the 10th month after year-end (31 October for calendar year) and manage assessments/audits.Withholding agent obligations: manage payroll and vendor WHT, monthly F24 remittances, and annual reporting (Modello 770, due 31 October, noting **** simplifications where additional data transmitted via F24 may exempt the 770).IMU/TARI and minor local taxes: ensure correct calculation and timely payments (in coordination with advisers).Oversee processing for E-invoicing via SDI (FatturaPA) for domestic and cross-border flows; maintain correct TD codes (e.g., TD17–TD19/TD28; **** spec updates) and compliant digital registrations.Periodic VAT settlements (liquidazioni IVA) and payments (monthly/quarterly) and LIPE quarterly communication; ensure annual Modello IVA is filed on time.Intrastat returns for EU movements of goods/services, monitoring quarterly thresholds and switching frequency as required.Ensure that the appropriate direct and indirect tax registers are maintain – VAT registers etc.Employment reporting and processing the required accounting entriesOversee payroll provider for INPS/INAIL contributions and deliver the annual Certificazione Unica (CU) to employees and the tax agency by 16 March.Companies Registry, audit & governanceCoordinate statutory audit; obtain a clean opinion and close points promptly.File approved statutory accounts (XBRL) and corporate changes with Registro Imprese/Camera di Commercio on time.Maintain statutory books, board/shareholder minutes, and related corporate secretariat records.Monitoring & change managementEnsure the implementation and adherence to robust internal control systems.Identify opportunities for process improvements in accounting, reporting, and compliance workflows.Track updates from Agenzia delle Entrate and EU VAT reforms (e.g., domestic VAT law changes through ****), update policies, and train the finance team.Business partnering & leadershipPrimary finance contact for Country GM and operations; deliver margin, WC and cash insights and improvement plans.Build, coach, and performance-manage the local finance team; manage outsourcers and SLAs.Lead finance projects (process automation, e-invoicing/SDI updates, inventory/costing reviews).Coordinate with cross-functional teams, such as HR, procurement, and operations, to ensure smooth financial operations.Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding financial matters related to the Italy operations.#J-*****-Ljbffr