Italy Finance Manager
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Diptyque Paris in Milano
The Italy Finance Manager / Senior Controller is an operational and strategic role reporting directly to the Italy General Manager. Responsible for creating the finance department in the Italian subsidiary, he/she has the operational responsibility to establish financial fundamentals, processes, and reporting, collaborating closely with external accounting experts on concrete topics such as cash management and VAT handling.
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Beyond these foundations, the role will cover end-to-end financial management including budgeting, forecasting, P&L;, and tax compliance, acting as a key business partner to local and regional teams. He/she ensures the reliability of financial data, supports investment decisions, and drives performance across the market.
Job Description:
Implementation and Development of the Italian subsidiary
Definition and implementation of financial and accounting processes
Preparation of accounting records and proactive collaboration with our external accounting partner
Adaptation of Group tools to local requirements (Business Central, CEGID…)
Implementation of reporting systems, management accounting, and financial monitoring processes
Support for the team in all IT-related matters and coordination with external IT partners
Build and develop the local Finance function by recruiting, onboarding and developing local finance teams
Lead financial reporting, performance analysis and P&L; management
Processing of travel expense reports and validation of payroll data
Monitor payment transactions: cash flow reporting and cash planning
Produce and analyze monthly and annual financial statements
Ensure the quality and timeliness of financial closings
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of financial data
Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts, and provide corrective recommendations
Monitor monthly local P&L; performance : proactive involvement in all business activities to ensure adherence, particularly to EBITDA budgets
Deliver clear and relevant financial insights to the Local and Regional General Managers
Prepare financial messages for regional and local governance bodies
Ensure and guarantee financial and tax compliance and assess financial risk
Ownership of the annual closings in local GAAP, with the help of CPA
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, local tax regulations, and regional and Group financial policies
Implement internal controls and financial procedures
Coordinate external audits with auditors and tax advisors
Identify and anticipate financial, tax, and compliance risks at local level, as well as macroeconomic, geopolitical, distributor dependency, reputational, and business continuity risks
Lead local financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
Stock management across various retail locations and oversight of merchandise management systems, particularly Retail Pro and AGR
Consolidate budgets from POS
Lead budgeting, reforecasting and budgets
Responsibility for product forecasting
Support operational teams in building and monitoring their budgets
Develop and optimize short-, medium-, and long-term financial planning processes for the market
Prepare financial scenarios and analyses to support decision-making
Support decision making as a business partner
Act as a financial partner to commercial, supply chain and HR teams
Conduct profitability analyses, business cases, and investment studies (CAPEX, strategic projects), prioritize investments, recommend capital allocation trade-offs, and challenge high-impact strategic initiatives
Provide financial insight to strategic and operational decisions
Lead local financial governance with the Local GM, acting as an interface with local and regional governance bodies (Finance Executive Committee, Audit, etc.)
Participate in market development and business model optimization discussions
Work in close alignment with regional Finance teams to ensure consistency of reporting, standards, and policies
Promote a culture of financial accountability, transparency, and rigor across the local market
Responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on projects. xlwpduy
Candidate Profile:
Graduated from a master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, you have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury retail industry.
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skills
Proficient in financial reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software)
Exceptional communication a