PTouristation is dedicated to crafting unforgettable travel experiences in the heart of Rome. As a leading tour operator, we offer curated attraction tickets and immersive experiences that showcase the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. In September 2025, Touristation joined forces with Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, creating a powerful synergy between two iconic brands to deliver the ultimate experience for visitors to Rome. /ppbr/ppBig Bus Tours operates in numerous world-famous cities across four continents, transforming over 5 million tourists into explorers every year. Backed by leading investors and strategic partners including Exponent and Merlin Entertainment, Big Bus Tours continues to innovate and set the standard for sightseeing experiences. /ppbr/ppAt Touristation, we are looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our team who will play a critical role in overseeing and managing financial activities, and who will help us to integrate into the global platform operated by Big Bus Tours. The Finance Manager will support the transformation of business and financial outlook by designing and implementing business growth strategies. The individual will take ownership of the finance function, managing the monthly reporting requirements as well as the annual financial statements and audit, budgeting and forecasting, and treasury and liquidity requirements. /ppbr/ppstrongRole Summary /strong /ppThe role involves planning, reporting and data analysis, with the opportunity to business partner with teams around the business. It is a great role for someone hoping to advance their reporting, analytical and communication skills. /ppbr/ppThe individual will be based in Rome with the local team, partnering closely with the entrepreneur founder of the business, while reporting to the European Finance Controller (based in London) and liaising with stakeholders and partners internationally around the group. /ppbr/ppstrongOverview of Duties Responsibilities /strong /ppemReporting, Analysis and Control /em /pulliResponsibility for all accounting entries related to Touristation entities /liliOwnership of monthly management accounts, including analysis against budget and prior years /liliEnsure compliance with both Italian and IFRS accounting standards and Global company policies /liliWorking capital management: overseeing accounts payable and receivable and payroll functions /li /ulpstrongOverview of Duties Responsibilities (continued) /strong /ppemBudgeting and Forecasting /em /pulliPreparation of annual budget and monthly reforecasts for the company /liliPreparation of a detailed 13-week liquidity forecast on a monthly basis /liliPreparation of ad hoc forecasts and analysis as required /li /ulpbr/ppemAudit and Financial Statements /em /pulliPreparation of financial statements for Touristation entities /liliOwnership of annual audits for Touristation entities, managing all audit requests and liaising day-to-day with the audit team (local and Group) /li /ulpbr/ppemTreasury and Tax Responsibilities /em /pulliOversight of treasury function, managing day to day banking and cashflow management /liliOwnership of TOMS VAT processes, ensuring accurate margin calculations, timely submissions, and regulatory compliance /liliWorking with Group Tax and local advisors to ensure local legislative, VAT and corporation tax compliance /li /ulpemPeople /em /pulliBusiness partnering with stakeholders from around the group, including local operational and sales teams and central support teams located between London and the US /li /ulpbr/ppstrongQualifications Experience /strong /pulliQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) including membership of the relevant accredited professional body e.g. Dottore Commercialista (IT) or ICAEW (UK)/equivalent /lili3- 5 years experience within large corporate environment /liliMust have prior experience working with TOMS in a travel or tour operator setting /liliExperience within the travel/tourism industry preferred but not required /li /ulpbr/ppstrongSkills Knowledge /strong /pulliFluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential /liliProven experience in business transformation and process improvement /liliSkilled in aligning local finance practices with wider group policy, ensuring standardisation, compliance and best practice adoption /liliStrong stakeholder management and communication skills /liliAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills /liliExperience with modern ERP systems and Italian billing portal interfaces is preferred /liliHighest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organised /liliHighly accurate, organised, analytical and self-motivated /li /ulpbr/ppstrongOther information /strong /pulliFull-time role /liliOffice based in Prati, Rome /li /ul