The Finance & Accounting Team At Grafton, a global brand specializing in professional recruitment, on behalf of an important client that is a leading travel experience operation, is looking for a: FINANCE MANAGER To join a team in which he / she will play a critical role in overseeing and managing financial activities, supporting the transformation of business and financial outlook by designing and implementing business growth strategies.The individual will be based in Rome with the local team, partnering closely with the entrepreneur and founder of the business, while reporting to the European Finance Controller (based in London) and liaising with stakeholders and partners internationally around the group.Overview Of Duties & ResponsibilitiesReporting, Analysis and ControlResponsibility for all accounting entries related to the corporate entitiesOwnership of monthly management accounts, including analysis against budget and prior yearsEnsure compliance with both Italian and IFRS accounting standards and Global company policiesWorking capital management: overseeing accounts payable and receivable and payroll functionsBudgeting and ForecastingPreparation of annual budget and monthly reforecasts for the companyPreparation of a detailed 13-week liquidity forecast on a monthly basisPreparation of ad hoc forecasts and analysis as requiredAudit and Financial StatementsPreparation of financial statements for corporate entitiesOwnership of annual audits for corporate entities, managing all audit requests and liaising day-to-day with the audit team (local and Group)Treasury And Tax ResponsibilitiesOversight of treasury function, managing day-to-day banking and cashflow managementOwnership of TOMS VAT processes, ensuring accurate margin calculations, timely submissions, and regulatory complianceWorking with Group Tax and local advisors to ensure local legislative, VAT and corporation tax compliancePeopleBusiness partnering with stakeholders from around the group, including local operational and sales teams and central support teams located between London and the USQualifications & ExperienceQualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) including membership of the relevant accredited Professional body e.g. Dottore Commercialista (IT) or ICAEW (UK)/equivalent3- 5 years experience within large corporate environmentMust have prior experience working with TOMS in a travel or tour operator settingExperience within the travel/tourism industry preferred but not requiredSkills & KnowledgeFluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is essentialProven experience in business transformation and process improvementSkilled in aligning local finance practices with wider group policy, ensuring standardisation, compliance and best practice adoptionStrong stakeholder management and communication skillsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsHighest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organisedOther InformationFull-time roleOffice based Rome (Prati)Limited remote working optionsGrafton is the global brand of Gi Group Holding dedicated to Professional Recruitment. Gi Group Holding is the first Italian multinational in the employment sector and one of the leading global providers of HR services and consultancy. The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Legislative Decree no. 198/2006 and subsequent amendments, as well as Legislative Decrees no. 215 and no. 216 of 2003 on equal treatment.Candidates are invited to read the privacy notice pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of EU Regulation 679/2016 at the following link: https://it.grafton.com/it/privacy-candidati (Ministerial Authorization dated 15/04/2014 Prot. No. 39/4903).