PstrongJob Title: Financial Controller /strong /ppstrongReporting Line: Directly To The COO /strong /ppstrongSector: Data Centre Construction /strong /ppstrongLocation: Milan, Italy /strong /ppbr / /ppstrongRole Overview: /strong /ppThis position is focused on establishing the accounting function in Italy, taking ownership of all accounting activities, ensuring timely reporting, maintaining accuracy, and building a finance team as the entity expands. The role is a for an international market leading main contractor who specialise in building data centres and other mission critical industry. /ppbr / /ppstrongKey Responsibilities: /strong /pulliImplement and manage finance processes, accounting, and reporting for the Italian entity. /liliAct as the primary contact for all accounting and tax matters, including monthly VAT returns, withholding tax, and other statutory obligations. /liliOversee all accounting operations and transactions, including accounts receivable and payable, subcontractor invoices, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries. /liliCollaborate on the ongoing enhancement and optimization of accounting processes. /liliPrepare financial statements and disclosures in line with UK GAAP and local GAAP requirements. /liliPerform daily bank reconciliations and manage all payments, ensuring that all documentation is complete and approved. /liliMaintain the fixed asset register within the ERP system and post depreciation. /liliWork with the payroll provider to process payroll journals, verify payroll reconciliations, and ensure timely tax and statutory payments. /liliReconcile intercompany balances within the international group, manage intercompany recharges, and process related invoices. /liliPrepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate accruals and prepayments are posted in the ERP system. /liliReview ledgers for aged and credit balances to ensure accuracy and up-to-date records. /liliProduce monthly management accounts and group reporting in accordance with the group finance calendar. /liliPartner with the COO to develop the annual budget, five-year plan, update monthly forecasts, prepare the board pack, and present at board meetings. /liliWork with the commercial team to monitor project profitability and ensure costs are allocated to the correct projects. /liliCalculate accrued and deferred income and costs for projects (WIP accounting using the percentage-of-completion method). /liliUndertake other ad hoc financial tasks as required. /liliAs the Italian entity grows, recruit, train, and mentor a finance team to deliver high-quality financial management and accounting services. /liliPrepare weekly cash flow forecasts for submission to Group Treasury. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongQualifications Experience: /strong /pulliHolds a degree or master’s in accounting; professional accounting certification is highly preferred. /liliExtensive experience in construction accounting is required. /liliAt least 10 years of proven track record in establishing and leading finance teams; experience in startups and international organizations is a plus. /liliStrong knowledge of local GAAP; familiarity with UK GAAP and IFRS is an advantage. /liliExperience with Business Central ERP is desirable. /liliExceptional leadership, team management, and communication abilities. /liliFully fluent in both written and spoken English and Italian. /li /ul