Lead financial accountant

Lead Financial Accountant – IFRS, R2R & Financial Reporting

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Milan, Italy | Hybrid
We are partnering with a fast-growing international organisation seeking a Lead Financial Accountant to join its Record-to-Report (R2R) finance team.
This role will focus on end-to-end financial reporting, statutory compliance, process optimisation, and finance transformation initiatives across multinational operations.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring IFRS and local GAAP compliance
• Manage complex accounting activities including reconciliations, accruals, intercompany accounting, and statutory reporting
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements in coordination with external partners
• Deliver variance analysis across payroll, leasing, fixed assets, and operational finance areas
• Drive finance process automation and continuous improvement initiatives using tools such as Power BI, SQL, or Python
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Payroll, Tax, Audit, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior finance team members, promoting best practice across the R2R function
• Support financial controls, reporting accuracy, and process standardisation initiatives

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) or actively pursuing qualification
• Strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise
• Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes within multinational environments
• Strong ERP systems xpavfwm experience (SAP, Oracle, Workday or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills with exposure to Power BI, SQL, or Python preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to combine financial reporting expertise with transformation, automation, and strategic business partnering in an international environment.