Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 20-10-2026 - Michael Page in Milano
Michael PageLegal 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 structures- 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 stakeholdersControls, 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 neededAudit, Tax & Regulatory Matters - Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating and managing statutory and internal audits- Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with local laws and transfer pricing requirements- Coordinate with tax advisors and central tax teams, ensuring accurate and timely submissionsSupport to Business Teams - Work closely with local business leadership and central FP&A; teams, supporting accurate and timely capture of activities, contracts, and transactions- Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure operations are structured and executed in line with accounting, tax,
and regulatory requirements- Proactively engage with the business to prevent downstream accounting or compliance issuesProcess Excellence & Transformation - Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with shared service centers, Global Process Owners, and central finance teams- Retain accountability for outcomes while leveraging global processes and standardized solutions- Support continuous improvement of transactional and reporting processes, addressing gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses- Manage and coach an international team to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, including identifying gaps in execution and providing corrective guidanceGovernance & Corporate Matters - Support Board of Directors meeting preparation, including statutory financial materials and disclosures- Support corporate governance and structural matters, including regulatory and legal entity-related requirements- 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, or equivalent)- Strong knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements and fluent in Italian and English- Experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP is an advantage- Open-minded, solution-oriented and adapts to change- Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills- Strong communication and social skills and with all levels of management- Self-starter with strong business judgment and the ability to operate independently- The ability to thrive in an international and fast-paced environmentOur client is the Italian branch of a leading international organization operating within the educational services sector, providing innovative learning and development solutions in a highly multicultural environment. Based in Milan, the company is experiencing sustained growth and is investing significantly in the expansion of its local operations.Great career opportunity in a multinational and fast growing environmentSettore: AltroRuolo: Middle e Top Management