Financial Controller

Scandicci, Italy

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership and responsibility for all Controllership activities for Giotti, Italy Flavour Solutions legal entity.
• Business Partnering with Giotti FD (dotted line) and Giotti leadership team to provide insight and advice on all aspects of accounting for all entities under control.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial information for internal and external reporting purposes. Monitoring compliance with both group policies (US GAAP) and local requirements.
• Managing relationship with local auditors to ensure the proper planning and execution of financial audits (on time/on budget).
• Providing advice and counsel to the business and the EMEA management team in finance & accounting areas. As a Finance representative, participating in/lead cross-regional/functional projects, including restructuring projects or new investments/divestments.
• Representing Giotti management in, internal and external, accounting, reporting and other financial meetings and negotiations, with a particular emphasis on ODV. Managing relationships with Statutory Board and Supervisory Board.
• Contributing to the maintenance of strong internal controls. Manage quarterly risk reviews. Initiate/monitor remediation plans. For SOX purpose, be an Entity or Process owner where appropriate.
• Fully managing Balance Sheet and required Blackline reconciliations.
• Main keeper of policies and procedures for T&E, Indirect PO, FCPA and New supplier creations.
• Supervision of Treasury function and all payroll processes.
• Preparing insurance data for annual premium review.
• Business Partnering with Italy tax and coordinating finance input with new legal/tax requirements (tax Framework, Transfer pricing etc.).

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• University educated in finance / business area.
• 10 + years of experience working in audit firm or financial department within large company. Exposure to US / international reporting required.
• Audit experience is mandatory.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Advanced accounting/ reporting skills (with a significant exposure to US GAAP) + audit background.
• Confidence to manage complex technical matters.
• Strong communications skills: communicating to Executive Leadership Team and US Corporate management.
• Ability to manage cross-regional finance team.
• Project management skills.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution of technical issues.
• Excellent analytical and presentational skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, often conflicting, deadlines.
• A team player comfortable working across a diverse organisation and different cultures.
• Able to challenge and improve existing work practices.
• Proficiency in working efficiently in an ERP environment (preferably SAP).

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