_About the group EXEL Industries employs over 3,544 permanent employees spread over 27 countries and 23 production sites._
- A leader in agricultural and industrial spraying with an undeniable international presence and know-how._
- The Group’s primary growth drivers are international, and EXEL Industries is committed to developing its innovation strategy and sustainable growth policy with the goal of becoming a leader on all continents. EXEL Industries Group was founded on strong values that highlight the human touch, and the Group will continue to develop in line with these values._
- About GF : an Italian company, since 1966. We are guided by our passion towards our goal, to make gardening an experience of absolute well-being. Research and creativity to give life to products that combine design, emotion and functionality. Because living the outdoor spaces means customize them and connecting them to your life. the established is not always the rule._
- Following our development, we are looking for a_
**Financial Manager (permanent position) - W/M**
**MISSION**
Under the responsibility of the Finance Director Group, you are in charge of:
- Develop the company's budget and plan in accordance with the strategic choices of the EXEL Industries Group, the shareholder and the general management. Work on the quarterly revisions of this budget as part of the Group Forecast exercise.
- Produce the financial statements intended for the financial management of the Exel Industries Group, the legal authorities, the Management Committees of the Retail Group and the company HOZELOCK-EXEL.
- Be the communication relay on these financial statements: prepare the monthly and quarterly results, analyze the deviations from the budget and the previous year. Design and write reviews of business results. Prepare presentations to the board of directors or for the banking pool.
- Challenge and support the company's operational services in the analysis and optimization of the activity's key performance indicators (commercial services such as supply chain).
- Frame the management of the company's trade receivables, in conjunction with the sales department by best adapting to the complexity inherent in the specificities of Retail: numerous deductions, management of the back margin and disputes
- Validate the accounting statements and the main closing choices, validate the tax choices with the auditors and the Group's tax specialist
- Analyze, with the treasurer, the cash monitoring and the discrepancies observed in relation to the forecasts.
- Set up and improve procedures for managing and optimizing the flow of financial information and guaranteeing their reliability.
- Manage the following partners: investment manager, banks, credit insurance, optimizing their efficiency and cost for the company
**Management Role**
- Manage a team of 4 accountants and 1 industrial controller
- Be part of the local management team
- Reports into Finance Director in France
**PROFIL**
- Your english is fluent (the french is a plus)
- Minimum of 7 years' experience working in the finance function
- SAP/ SAP BI systems experience advantageous
- Advanced MS Excel Skills
- A Bachelor's Degree / MBA in Accounting & Finance.
📌 Financial Manager - Italie - Bologna W/m
🏢 Hozelock Exel
📍 Bologna