Finance Manager | Agrifood
About us
Green Factory is the largest manufacturing and commercial business within Green Holding and one of the leaders of the ready-to-use or ready-to-eat fresh food market (Fresh Convenience Food) in Central and Eastern Europe. It produces fresh, washed, cut and packaged vegetables, salad mixes, herbs and plant-based convenience products. It offers products under its own brands and customer brands (private label), as well as solutions developed jointly with customers. Green Factory Noschese Italia S.r.l. is a joint venture between Green Factory and the Noschese Farming Group, combining advanced agricultural expertise with international market access. The company specializes in the production of fresh baby leaf vegetables, including rocket, lamb's lettuce and baby spinach, serving customers across Europe. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Italian leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to combine the responsibilities of a senior finance leader, business partner and Management Board Member within a growing international agrifood business. Reporting directly to the Group CFO and working closely with the local CEO, you will play a key role in financial governance, business performance management and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Performance Management
• Partner with the CEO and shareholders on strategic and operational decisions
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support profitable growth
• Monitor profitability, product margins and operational performance
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Support investment appraisal and CAPEX monitoring Financial Management & Governance
• Ensure high-quality financial reporting to the Group
• Manage liquidity, cash flow and working capital
• Oversee compliance with Group financial policies and controls
• Support audit, governance and statutory requirements External Finance Provider Management
• Manage the relationship with the external accounting and tax service provider
• Monitor SLA performance, reporting quality and compliance
• Ensure timely monthly and annual closing processes Operational Controlling
• Analyse production, logistics and purchasing costs
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and efficiency gains
• Translate financial information into actionable business recommendations What We're Looking For Experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Finance, Controlling or Accounting
• At least 3 years in an independent managerial role
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, agriculture or agribusiness environments preferred
• Strong background in business controlling and financial management Skills
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Management reporting and performance analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Stakeholder management in a matrix environment
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong analytical and business partnering capabilities Qualifications
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• Fluent Italian and English Nice to Have
• Experience within agriculture, fresh produce or food processing
• Knowledge of the Italian "Società Agricola" environment
• Experience working with external accounting providers Why Join Us?
• Direct collaboration with Group leadership
• International environment with European operations
• High-impact role within a growing agrifood business
• Opportunity to shape finance processes and business decision-making from day one Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
Green Factory is the largest manufacturing and commercial business within Green Holding and one of the leaders of the ready-to-use or ready-to-eat fresh food market (Fresh Convenience Food) in Central and Eastern Europe. It produces fresh, washed, cut and packaged vegetables, salad mixes, herbs and plant-based convenience products. It offers products under its own brands and customer brands (private label), as well as solutions developed jointly with customers. Green Factory Noschese Italia S.r.l. is a joint venture between Green Factory and the Noschese Farming Group, combining advanced agricultural expertise with international market access. The company specializes in the production of fresh baby leaf vegetables, including rocket, lamb's lettuce and baby spinach, serving customers across Europe. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our Italian leadership team. This is a unique opportunity to combine the responsibilities of a senior finance leader, business partner and Management Board Member within a growing international agrifood business. Reporting directly to the Group CFO and working closely with the local CEO, you will play a key role in financial governance, business performance management and strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Performance Management
• Partner with the CEO and shareholders on strategic and operational decisions
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support profitable growth
• Monitor profitability, product margins and operational performance
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Support investment appraisal and CAPEX monitoring Financial Management & Governance
• Ensure high-quality financial reporting to the Group
• Manage liquidity, cash flow and working capital
• Oversee compliance with Group financial policies and controls
• Support audit, governance and statutory requirements External Finance Provider Management
• Manage the relationship with the external accounting and tax service provider
• Monitor SLA performance, reporting quality and compliance
• Ensure timely monthly and annual closing processes Operational Controlling
• Analyse production, logistics and purchasing costs
• Identify opportunities for margin improvement and efficiency gains
• Translate financial information into actionable business recommendations What We're Looking For Experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Finance, Controlling or Accounting
• At least 3 years in an independent managerial role
• Experience in manufacturing, food production, agriculture or agribusiness environments preferred
• Strong background in business controlling and financial management Skills
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Management reporting and performance analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Stakeholder management in a matrix environment
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Strong analytical and business partnering capabilities Qualifications
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field
• Fluent Italian and English Nice to Have
• Experience within agriculture, fresh produce or food processing
• Knowledge of the Italian "Società Agricola" environment
• Experience working with external accounting providers Why Join Us?
• Direct collaboration with Group leadership
• International environment with European operations
• High-impact role within a growing agrifood business
• Opportunity to shape finance processes and business decision-making from day one Apply via LinkedIn or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.