Head of Finance

The Finance, HR & Legal division of Randstad Professional Leaders Search & Selection, specializing in the recruitment and selection of middle, senior & top management profiles, is currently seeking on behalf of an historical manufacturing company, part of a leading international group:

HEAD OF FINANCE – ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & CONTROLLING (m/f/nb)

Working closely with the executive leadership, the successful candidate will oversee the Administration, Finance, and Controlling functions, ensuring sound financial governance and delivering accurate, timely financial data to support strategic business decisions.

The role requires a hands‑on, operational approach, combining the direct oversight of day‑to‑day accounting, treasury, and controlling processes with financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and working capital optimization, while driving the continuous improvement and digitalization of internal financial workflows.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Supervising and managing all accounting, financial, administrative, and controlling activities, guaranteeing accurate, reliable, and timely periodic financial reporting.
• Coordinating annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, tracking operational and financial performance against corporate targets, and conducting variance analyses.
• Managing and monitoring treasury operations, cash flows, working capital, and institutional relationships with banks and financial partners.
• Preparing and analyzing monthly and periodic management reports, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial and operational KPIs.
• Supporting the executive leadership in decision‑making processes regarding cost accounting, product margins, profitability, capital expenditures (CapEx), and operational efficiency through targeted financial insights.
• Overseeing the preparation of annual statutory financial statements and ensuring full tax, legal, and statutory compliance, coordinating with external auditors, statutory auditors, and tax consultants.
• Partnering with Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to analyze production costs (COGS), inventory levels, working capital dynamics, and overall operational performance.
• Ensuring the robustness of internal control systems and administrative procedures, championing operational efficiency, standardization, and process digitalization.
• Leading, coordinating, and developing the internal Finance team, ensuring an efficient distribution of workloads across administrative, accounting, and controlling functions.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of 7–10 years in Finance, Accounting, and/or Controlling, preferably gained within structured industrial or manufacturing companies.
• Previous experience as Finance Manager, Head of Finance, Accounting Manager, or equivalent positions, demonstrating full autonomy in managing administration, treasury, and controlling functions.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline; post‑graduate qualifications or professional certifications in accounting, finance, or controlling are considered a significant advantage.
• In‑depth knowledge of Italian GAAP (OIC) and US GAAP, with solid expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, variance resolution, and accounting anomalies; familiarity with public company reporting is an asset.
• Solid understanding of industrial and manufacturing dynamics, with specific focus on standard costing, bill of materials, inventory management, and operating margins.
• Strong proficiency in modern ERP systems, business intelligence, and advanced financial reporting and modeling tools (e.g., advanced Excel).
• Professional working proficiency in English, ideally acquired within international or multinational environments.
• Prior exposure to US‑headquartered entities or managing US‑related reporting workflows is considered a plus (not mandatory).
• Hands‑on attitude and autonomous approach, capable of operating effectively within lean organizational structures and balancing routine operational duties with strategic analyses.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both internal management and external stakeholders.

Work location: Province of Bologna

Contract type: Permanent contract

Target Gross Annual Salary (RAL): Between 80.000 and 95.000 euros.

This job announcement is addressed to both sexes, pursuant to Italian Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to individuals of all ages and all nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.