Finance Director

This is a position within Keller Executive Search and not with one of its clients.

As the Finance Director in Rome, Italy, this senior role is accountable for shaping finance strategy and delivering measurable outcomes across the business. The position partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, drives operational excellence, and scales processes to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set a clear multi‑year strategy and translate it into quarterly plans with accountable metrics.
• Lead teams with a focus on coaching, psychological safety, and high performance.
• Strengthen forecasting, cash management, and controllership; ensure audit readiness.
• Build data‑driven operating rhythms, dashboards, and continuous‑improvement loops.
• Own budgets and vendor relationships; negotiate contracts that balance value, risk, and speed.
• Design compliant processes aligned to local regulations and internal policies.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and People Operations to execute company priorities.
• Represent the function to senior leadership; prepare crisp updates and decision memos.

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Questa posizione è all’interno di Keller Executive Search e non presso un cliente.

In qualità di Finance Director a Rome, Italy, il ruolo senior è responsabile di definire la strategia Finance e conseguire risultati misurabili. La funzione richiede collaborazione con la direzione, eccellenza operativa e processi scalabili.

Responsabilità chiave:

• Definire una strategia pluriennale e tradurla in piani trimestrali con metriche.
• Guidare i team con approccio di coaching e alte prestazioni.
• Creare routine operative basate sui dati e miglioramento continuo.
• Gestire budget e fornitori; negoziare contratti.
• Progettare processi conformi alle leggi locali.
• Collaborare con Vendite, Marketing e HR.
• Rappresentare la funzione verso il top management.

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• 7+ years in progressively senior roles within the relevant discipline; experience leading managers.
• Demonstrated success building scalable processes and delivering against OKRs.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; fluency with data tools and business cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable local laws, standards, and industry best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or certifications are advantageous.

Requisiti:

• 7+ anni di esperienza crescente in ruoli affini; guida di manager.
• Successi comprovati in processi scalabili e raggiungimento OKR.
• Solide competenze analitiche e finanziarie.
• Ottima comunicazione con gli stakeholder.
• Conoscenza della normativa locale.
• Laurea richiesta; titoli avanzati/certificazioni sono un plus.
  
  

• Competitive compensation: € 108,000–132,000 EUR
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Company culture: Flat management structure with direct access to decision‑makers; open communication environment.
• Full medical coverage.

Benefici:

• Fascia retributiva: € 108,000–132,000 EUR
• Opportunità di crescita professionale.
• Cultura: struttura piatta e comunicazione aperta.
• Copertura medica completa.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.

Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.

Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Keller Executive Search provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity:
An inclusive and equitable workplace is actively fostered. Hiring, development, and advancement practices are designed to broaden representation and ensure fair access to opportunity.

Data Protection and Privacy:
Personal data is processed solely for recruitment and employment purposes, in accordance with applicable data‑protection laws (including GDPR where relevant). Information may be retained for compliance and legitimate interests, subject to data minimization and security controls.

Pay Equity:
Compensation practices are reviewed to support pay equity for substantially similar work, accounting for bona fide factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Health and Safety:
Workplace health and safety obligations are observed in line with applicable national and local requirements. Employees are expected to follow all safety policies and promptly report hazards.

Compliance with Law:
All recruitment, selection, and employment practices are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdiction of employment.

Pari opportunità:
Keller Executive Search garantisce pari opportunità in conformità alla normativa vigente.

Impegno per la diversità:
Si promuove un ambiente inclusivo ed equo.

Protezione dei dati:
I dati personali sono trattati solo per finalità di selezione, nel rispetto della legge.

Equità retributiva:
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Salute e sicurezza:
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Conformità normativa:
Le pratiche sono svolte nel rispetto delle leggi applicabili.

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