Junior Financial Controller

The Finance function comprises Accounts Payable, Management Reporting, and Tax activities.

The Finance Analyst supports the Finance team by coordinating accounting, reporting, budgeting and control activities. Occasionally the incumbent will perform statutory & tax activities in a job rotation perspective. The role assists with month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes, prepares reconciliations and supporting schedules, coordinates inputs from local teams and operational hubs, maintains process documentation and trackers, and supports audit, tax and reporting deliverables under the supervision of the Finance Manager or Head of Finance.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Perform accounting and reporting activities for Italy.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Maintain trackers for reconciliations, tax payments, statutory filings, audit requests and internal deadlines.
• Coordinate inputs from Finance, Tax, Controller teams, shared service hubs and other stakeholders.
• Follow up on open items and escalate delays or issues to the Finance Manager.
• Support preparation of IFRS/statutory reporting materials, with final review and sign-off retained by management.
• Assist with invoice, payment and account reconciliation processes.
• Prepare recurring reports and analysis packs for review.
• Support audit and control processes by gathering documentation and maintaining evidence.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline procedures, improve efficiency, enhance controls and leverage AI-enabled tools where appropriate, supporting implementation of agreed changes.

• Experience supporting accounting, reporting, reconciliations, month-end close or finance operations.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare reconciliations and supporting schedules accurately.
• Understanding of basic internal controls and governance documentation.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience working with shared service centres or cross-functional finance teams is helpful.
• ERP or reporting tool exposure is desirable.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field desirable.
• Professional accounting qualification
• Good communication, organization, attention to detail and follow-up skills.

Fluency in English.

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