We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to join a growing international group and support the Group CFO in strengthening financial governance, consolidation, accounting standards and post-acquisition integration processes.
This is a newly created and strategic role, designed for a finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise, solid consolidation experience and the ability to operate across an international, multi-entity environment.
The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and implementing Group accounting rules, ensuring consistency across local entities, supporting transfer pricing documentation and coordinating the financial integration of newly acquired companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIE
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Group Accounting & Financial Governan
* ceDefine, maintain and implement Group accounting policies and procedure
* s.Support the development of a Group accounting manua
* l.Ensure local CFOs and finance teams apply Group accounting rules consistentl
* y.Monitor compliance with Group and local accounting standard
* s.Strengthen the financial control framework across entitie
s.Consolidation & Reporti
* ngManage monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation activitie
* s.Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and reporting package
* s.Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across subsidiarie
* s.Oversee intercompany reconciliations and elimination
* s.Coordinate with local finance teams to ensure timely and reliable reportin
g.Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Process
* esSupport the structuring and documentation of transfer pricing processe
* s.Ensure intercompany transactions and related documentation are properly manage
* d.Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment across the Grou
p.M&A Integrati
* onLead the financial integration of newly acquired companie
* s.Map local charts of accounts to Group reporting structure
* s.Align acquired entities with Group accounting standards, processes and control
* s.Support ERP and finance process integratio
* n.Provide on-site support and training to local finance teams during integration phase
s.Systems & Process Standardisati
* onManage Group-level finance system structures and reporting logi
* c.Support the standardisation of charts of accounts and reporting format
* s.Ensure data integrity across financial system
* s.Work with tools including Excel, Microsoft Business Central and Talenti
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CANDIDATE PROF
ILEThe candidate will ha
* ve:A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related fie
* ld.At least 5 years of relevant experience; ideally 7–10 years in audit, accounting, consolidation or group financial controlli
* ng.Strong experience in an international, multi-entity environme
* nt.Solid knowledge of consolidation principl
* es.Experience managing relationships between Group accounting and local accounting structur
* es.Exposure to transfer pricing and intercompany process
* es.Experience in audit or accounting advisory would be valuab
* le.Strong documentation skills and attention to deta
* il.The ability to work independently, manage complexity and drive projects forwa
* rd.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with local CFOs and finance tea
* ms.Fluency in Italian and English; Spanish is required or,at minimum, strong willingness to develop it quick
ly.