Financial Controller, Giotti
Scandicci, Italy
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ownership and responsibility for all Controllership activities for Giotti, Italy Flavour Solutions legal entity.
* Business Partnering with Giotti FD (dotted line) and Giotti leadership team to provide insight and advice on all aspects of accounting for all entities under control.
* Ensuring timely and accurate financial information for internal and external reporting purposes. Monitoring compliance with both group policies (US GAAP) and local requirements.
* Managing relationship with local auditors to ensure the proper planning and execution of financial audits (on time/on budget).
* Providing advice and counsel to the business and the EMEA management team in finance & accounting areas. As a Finance representative, participating in/lead cross-regional/functional projects, including restructuring projects or new investments/divestments.
* Representing Giotti management in, internal and external, accounting, reporting and other financial meetings and negotiations, with a particular emphasis on ODV. Managing relationships with Statutory Board and Supervisory Board.
* Contributing to the maintenance of strong internal controls. Manage quarterly risk reviews. Initiate/monitor remediation plans. For SOX purpose, be an Entity or Process owner where appropriate.
* Fully managing Balance Sheet and required Blackline reconciliations.
* Main keeper of policies and procedures for T&E, Indirect PO, FCPA and New supplier creations.
* Supervision of Treasury function and all payroll processes.
* Preparing insurance data for annual premium review.
* Business Partnering with Italy tax and coordinating finance input with new legal/tax requirements (tax Framework, Transfer pricing etc.).
CANDIDATE PROFILE
* University educated in finance / business area
* 10 + years of experience working in audit firm or financial department within large company. Exposure to US / international reporting required.
* Audit experience is mandatory
* Fluent in Italian and English
* Advanced accounting/ reporting skills (with a significant exposure to US GAAP) + audit background
* Confidence to manage complex technical matters
* Strong communications skills: communicating to Executive Leadership Team and US Corporate management
* Ability to manage cross-regional finance team
* Project management skills
* Methodical approach to problem solving and resolution of technical issues
* Excellent analytical and presentational skills
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, often conflicting, deadlines
* A team player comfortable working across a diverse organisation and different cultures
* Able to challenge and improve existing work practices
* Proficiency in working efficiently in an ERP environment (preferably SAP)
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