Ambu A/S is currently looking for a Senior Finance Manager, Italy & Spain to be based in our Italian office in Agrate Brianza, just north of Milan.
In this key role, you will lead finance operations across both Italy and Spain, managing local accounting teams and working in close partnership with our Finance Shared Services in Malaysia. You will report to the Director, Parent & EMEA Accounting based at Ambu's headquarters in Denmark, with a dotted line to the VP ST South.
Beyond your local responsibilities, you will also be part of Ambu's global network of Finance Managers across EMEA, collaborating on shared initiatives and contributing to the annual finance cycle.
Key responsibilities
As Senior Finance Manager, Spain & Italy, you will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and strategic support across both markets. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Financial Reporting & Compliance
* Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes in line with IFRS and Group requirements.
* Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting, tax filings, and compliance with local regulations (e.g. VAT, GDPR, ESG, HCP, ethics).
* Manage relationships with local and Group auditors, ensuring all deliverables are met.
* Work closely with our Finance Shared Services teams in Malaysia to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
* Internal Controls & Risk Management
* Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
* Oversee payroll and treasury operations, including banking relationships and payment processes.
* Business Partnering & Cost Management
* Collaborate closely with Commercial Finance to monitor cost spend, improve cash flow, and avoid financial surprises.
* Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.
* Leadership & Strategic Projects
* Lead the local accounting teams and foster strong collaboration with local management and key stakeholders.
* Contribute to global projects, strategic initiatives and other ad hoc tasks as needed.
Suggested candidate profile
Skills and experiences can be earned in many different ways, and we understand that the best fit for the role cannot be prescribed on paper. You are however likely to succeed in this position if you:
* Proven experience in a similar finance leadership role covering both Italy and Spain, ideally within a global matrix organization. Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
* Solid understanding of financial and accounting processes, including relevant legal and regulatory frameworks in the region.
* Deep knowledge of the Italian and Spanish market and its financial landscape.
* A university degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, e.g. MSc in Accounting, Auditing and Control (Laurea Magistrale in Accounting, Auditing e Controllo), BSc in Administration, Finance and Control (Laurea Triennale in Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo).
* Fluency in English and at least an intermediate level of Spanish.
* Ability to travel to Madrid, Spain approximately 25-30 days per year.
Ambu - a visionary and international workplace where your efforts matter
Ambu is a company that expands rapidly and has ambitious growth targets. We meet these targets through interdisciplinary teamwork between motivated and highly skilled employees. Your contributions and efforts are crucial to our success and by joining us you will get the opportunity to work in an international head office with an informal working environment.
We offer great opportunities for personal development. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of professional, social and financial employee benefits in addition to exciting job challenges and continuous professional and personal development.
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