We are looking for a Finance Manager for Southern Europe for an important luxury maison. The South Europe retail zone is based in Milan and covers retail operations for all the stores in 8 countries : Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro, and Turkey. Directly reporting to the Finance Director / CFO, the Finance Manager will have a key role, responsible for the day-to-day running of the Finance function, as well as strategic coordination with the different departments of the organization. The Finance Manager will have 2 controllers under their direct responsibility and will supervise the relationship with the different accounting back offices in the 8 countries of the zone. Key Responsibilities : Accounting and Treasury Supervise monthly and quarterly accounting closings, according to Group standards. Perform regular ad hoc analysis and audits of balance sheet. Review statutory accounts and participate in the annual audit. Monitor the day-to-day financial operations. Review tax returns and statutory compliance requirements. Participate in the implementation or enhancement of new accounting systems. Review and validate payments throughout the week : external suppliers, payroll, taxes, and intercompany. Forecast cash evolution of the different countries, considering local specificities and constraints. Controlling Analyze weekly performance of sales through dedicated KPIs. Supervise the forecasting of sales in the different periods of the year : Budget, Revised, monthly rolling forecasts. Analyze on a monthly basis the performance of each country and cost center against the forecast. Follow-up the validated budget with different departments in retail and head-office. Closely monitor costs evolution. Elaborate store business plans for store openings or renovations. Perform ad hoc business reviews. PROFILO DEL CANDIDATO IDEALE Profile Required : Master’s degree qualified in business or finance, with strong accounting skills (IFRS in particular). Minimum 7 years of experience in a company with international exposure. An analytical mind. Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships. Commercial and business awareness. Experience in a retail environment is a plus. Good communication skills – both written and verbal. Proficiency in English is a must. A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data. Ability to stick to time constraints. J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr