Financial Controller, Giotti Scandicci, Italy MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES - Ownership and responsibility for all Controllership activities for Giotti, Italy Flavour Solutions legal entity. - Business Partnering with Giotti FD (dotted line) and Giotti leadership team to provide insight and advice on all aspects of accounting for all entities under control. - Ensuring timely and accurate financial information for internal and external reporting purposes. Monitoring compliance with both group policies (US GAAP) and local requirements. - Managing relationship with local auditors to ensure the proper planning and execution of financial audits (on time/on budget). - Providing advice and counsel to the business and the EMEA management team in finance & accounting areas. As a Finance representative, participating in/lead cross-regional/functional projects, including restructuring projects or new investments/divestments. - Representing Giotti management in, internal and external, accounting, reporting and other financial meetings and negotiations, with a particular emphasis on ODV. Managing relationships with Statutory Board and Supervisory Board. - Contributing to the maintenance of strong internal controls. Manage quarterly risk reviews. Initiate/monitor remediation plans. For SOX purpose, be an Entity or Process owner where appropriate. - Fully managing Balance Sheet and required Blackline reconciliations. - Main keeper of policies and procedures for T&E, Indirect PO, FCPA and New supplier creations. - Supervision of Treasury function and all payroll processes. - Preparing insurance data for annual premium review. - Business Partnering with Italy tax and coordinating finance input with new legal/tax requirements (tax Framework, Transfer pricing etc.). CANDIDATE PROFILE - University educated in finance / business area - 10 years of experience working in audit firm or financial department within large company. Exposure to US / international reporting required. - Audit experience is mandatory - Fluent in Italian and English - Advanced accounting/ reporting skills (with a significant exposure to US GAAP) audit background - Confidence to manage complex technical matters - Strong communications skills: communicating to Executive Leadership Team and US Corporate management - Ability to manage cross-regional finance team - Project management skills - Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution of technical issues - Excellent analytical and presentational skills - Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, often conflicting, deadlines - A team player comfortable working across a diverse organisation and different cultures - Able to challenge and improve existing work practices - Proficiency in working efficiently in an ERP environment (preferably SAP) LI-DNI As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to a diverse workforce.