This role is responsible for full ownership of the month‑end close and management accounts for Rayner Italia Srl, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to Group.
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The position includes the execution of all Italian entity financial processes (P&L, BS, CF, controls, reconciliations, compliance, intercompany, inventory, revenue and COGS), and provides business partnering support to local commercial teams and the Head of Finance – Europe.
This role complements the wider European finance team and interacts closely with Group Reporting, Shared Services, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and external advisors (PWC/BDO). This role provides hands‑on operational accounting support to Rayner Italia.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Financial Reporting & Month‑End (Italy)
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* Manage Accounts Payable processes end-to-end, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs
* Maintain the daily cash book and perform accurate, timely bank reconciliations.
* Execute and monitor stock movements in the ERP/WMS, including goods receipts, stock issues, write-offs, and returns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with warehouse records.
* Ensure stock accuracy through regular checks, reconciliations, and coordination with warehouse and operations teams.
* Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and standard journal entries as instructed and reviewed by the Senior Accountant.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
* Prepare the full monthly Management Pack (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, supporting schedules, notes, variance analysis).
* Execute the month‑end close calendar, post all journals: payroll, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, COGS, FX revaluations, PURP.
* Complete and submit the Variance Report with understanding of drivers of the differences.
* Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and project evaluations.
Intercompany & Group Reporting
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* Prepare and issue all monthly intercompany recharge invoices (Eye Science Team, HR Europe, R&D, Quality, Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Production, Finance).
* Save IC stock invoices and validate mirroring of IC AR/AP across all European entities.
* Post IC loan adjustments and reconcile RIL loan accounts for Italy
* Prepare and submit all Group schedules, ensuring completeness of parallel accounting documents to PWC / BDO, responding to queries promptly.
Inventory, COGS & Systems
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* Prepare import files for stock invoices and reconcile to RIL stock accounts.
* Run month‑end eSolver/Exchequer reports: Sales, Stock, Invoice & Credit CSV imports.
* Post monthly COGS journals based on sales and system outputs.
* Close the Italy period in the ERP.
* Lead the implementation of NetSuite into Italy.
Controls, Compliance & Tax
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* Maintain complete Balance Sheet reconciliations (bank, AR/AP aging to GL, VAT, payroll, provisions).
* Process VAT adjustment journals, and transfer‑pricing transactions.
* Submit parallel accounting documents (around the 8th), ensuring alignment with auditors and statutory requirements.
* Review cost posting of non-tax deductible categories and ensure accuracy and tax efficiency.
Business Partnering & Insight
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* Calculate and report monthly sales commissions.
* Prepare dashboards, Overhead Analysis, Income Statements and Balance Sheets for Territory Managers.
* Support Balance Sheet Reviews with the Head of Finance – Europe.
* Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlooks.
* Provide timely finance support to Italy Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams.
What Experience & Skills You Will Need:
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* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Italian equivalent)
* Previous and proven Finance Controller (management accountant) experience essential
* Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).
* Fluent English; strong working proficiency in Italian. xjrgpwk
* Understanding of local taxes
* Knowledge of IFRS reporting and Italian GAAP
* Experience with transfer pricing and Intercompany processes (desirable)
What We Can Offer You:
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* Comprehensive benefits package
* Global appreciation platform to recognise colleagues around the globe
* Fantastic opportunity to work with highly talented teams and individuals and grow with the business
* Being part of an organisation you can be proud to work for changing the lives of millions of people!
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