Financial Specialist
Pubblicato il 12-09-2026 - Diepeveen & Partners Kft. in Roma
Finance Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Finance Specialist to join an international organization and take ownership of finance compliance activities.
Strong exposure to statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, SSC collaboration, and external provider management. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a complex international environment, coordinating multiple stakeholders remotely, and ensuring high-quality compliance delivery across several markets.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Compliance & Statutory Oversight
Execute statutory and finance compliance activities for assigned affiliates
Work closely with external service providers to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements
Ensure compliance with local regulations, internal policies, and group-level requirements
Monitor the quality and accuracy of finance compliance deliverables
Audit Management
Lead and coordinate internal and external audits for assigned affiliates
Plan audit activities and align with SSC teams, external auditors, and internal stakeholders
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely preparation of audit evidence
Track audit findings, follow up on remediation actions, and escalate unresolved topics when needed
Tax Compliance
Coordinate tax compliance activities with external providers
Ensure timely and accurate submissions across relevant tax areas, including VAT, CIT, deferred tax, withholding tax, and local statutory reporting obligations
Support tax audits and related documentation requests
Act as a key contact point for tax compliance matters across assigned countries
Internal Controls,
Service Quality & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with SSC teams to ensure proper accounting and compliance execution
Monitor service delivery quality across relevant finance processes, especially STP and RTR
Track KPIs, identify bottlenecks or recurring issues, and initiate improvement actions
Support and execute internal compliance activities, including local risk assessments, risk control matrixes, and annual compliance reporting
Act as a first point of contact for group-level compliance policies and participate in corporate compliance calls
Stakeholder Collaboration
Collaborate with regional finance teams, controlling, credit management, finance excellence teams, SSC, external providers, and business stakeholders
Ensure smooth end-to-end finance compliance delivery across assigned affiliates
Influence and coordinate stakeholders across multiple countries
Scope of the Role
Individual contributor role
No direct people management responsibility
No budget responsibility
Occasional travel may be required
Requirements
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, tax, governance, or finance compliance
Strong understanding of finance processes and internal controls, especially STP and RTR
Solid knowledge of statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements, including VAT, CIT, deferred tax, withholding tax, and local reporting obligations
Experience in leading or coordinating internal and external audits
Ability to understand process interdependencies and their impact on tax, reporting, accounting, and controls
Experience working with SSC teams and external tax or audit providers is an advantage
Knowledge of SAP FI is mandatory
Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and high attention to detail
Confident, proactive communication style with the ability to influence stakeholders remotely
Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, problem-solving, and remote coordination skills
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive practical solutions
Fluent written and spoken English, fluent or native Italian is a must!
Additional European languages are considered an advantage
Good digital literacy / mindset
What We Offer
A broad finance compliance role in an international business environment
Close collaboration with regional finance teams, SSC, external providers, auditors, and business stakeholders
High level of autonomy and visibility across multiple European affiliates
Opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, and contribute to a more efficient finance compliance operating model
Flexible, international working environment
Salary: €45,000–50,000 gross/year, depending on experience