The Finance, Hr & Legal division of Randstad Professional, specialized in the recruitment of Middle, Senior, and Top Management profiles, is looking for a Financial Controller for an innovative start-up in the Pet tracking Industry, based in Milano
The Role:
We are seeking an autonomous and proactive Financial Controller who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to take ownership of the finance function from the ground up. Reporting to a manager based in another country, this is a key position where independence, initiative, and a business-partnering mindset are critical.
A crucial part of this role is managing and controlling e-commerce transactions across different platforms and payment providers. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with online payment systems, subscription management tools, and the ability to reconcile large volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Set up and manage financial systems, processes, and internal controls tailored to a fast-evolving start-up environment
* Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance — including month-end close, statutory reporting, and tax filings in collaboration with external advisors
* Monitor, reconcile, and control e-commerce and subscription-based transactions across multiple payment platforms
* Ensure end-to-end accuracy from order to cash: reconciliation between sales systems, payment gateways, bank statements, and accounting records
* Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to support business decisions and company growth
* Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to give management full transparency on financial performance, especially related to e-commerce KPIs
* Business Partnering — translate financial insights into understandable terms for non-finance colleagues and work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, Operations)
* Act as liaison with auditors, tax consultants, banks, and other external stakeholders
* Continuously seek to improve financial procedures and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy
* Support fundraising and investor relations with relevant financial data and analysis when required
* Assist in the financial aspects of international operations as the company expands across borders
What We’re Looking For:
* Fluent English (spoken and written), able to effectively communicate with international management and team members
* Strong autonomy and self-drive
* Hands-on experience with payment processors (Adyen, Stripe, PayPal, etc.) and subscription management tools (Chargebee or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of revenue recognition, reconciliation of high-volume online transactions, and related internal controls
* Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role (ideally in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-paced company)
* Strong knowledge of Italian accounting, tax, and regulatory landscape
* Experience with cloud-based finance tools and ERPs is a plus
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional qualifications are a plus
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