Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 20-10-2026 - Education First in Milano
The role
EF is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team.
You will drive financial excellence by owning accounting integrity, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audits—ensuring accuracy and timeliness while working with operational teams to assess and document all activities.
As a key-role in a privately held and international company, this role coordinates closely with shared service centers, global process owners, and central finance functions across multiple countries. For the successful candidate, this position provides immense opportunities for growth and ownership, and opportunities to contribute to fast‑paced business decisions and planning activities.
We are looking for candidates that have strong knowledge in Italian statutory and tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Entity Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Accountable for all accounting activities for the legal entity, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions,
and cash and treasury activities of a complex multi‑entity structure.
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, existence, and timeliness of all financial records and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in partnership with shared service centers.
- Review and approve financial results, providing clear explanations of variances, risks, and key judgments.
- Lead entity‑level forecasting and projection processes, including monitoring actuals vs projections and providing clear insights to stakeholders.
Controls, Compliance & Risk
- Own the legal entity control environment, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, assess, and escalate accounting, compliance, and financial risks in a timely manner.
- Apply accounting judgment on complex or non‑routine transactions, in coordination with central accounting or technical experts as needed.
Audit, Tax & Regulatory Matters
- Serve a