Responsibilities: - Perform a month-end closing process in a timely and correct manner by interacting with other Plant functions - Help Plant functions to interpret results of operations, analyze performances and deviations. - Analyze the stock transactions and monitor the inventory devaluation process for obsolescence. - Support the manufacturing team with the annual stock-take in both plants - Contribute to determining the budget for each cost centre and defining the manufacturing target for the following year - Monitor Capital expenditure by tracking the spending of each project, managing the capitalization once the project is ended and generating the monthly depreciation - Help with the accounting activities when needed Qualifications: - Diploma or degree in Economics, Accounting or similar - Maximum 5 years experience in costing, accounting or controlling roles - Knowledge of general accounting principles - SAP (at least basic) and Excel Knowledge - Intermediate English B1-B2 - Availability to travel 2 days per month to Reggio Emilia Benefits/Contract: Hybrid work (2 days smartworking) Permanent contract Health insurance Pension fund ABOUT US: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference. We are “One PPG” to the world. We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets. We trust our people every day, in every way. We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable. We make it happen. We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly. We run it like we own it. We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses. PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way) Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. LI-Hybrid