GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Group Financial Controller

Safilo Spa – Padova HQ (Italy)

Job Summary and Mission:

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Controller to be included in the Finance area, based in Padova (HQ). S/he will be part of the Group Business Controlling department and reporting to the Group Business Planning & Reporting Manager, s/he will contribute to the key analysis and controlling initiatives of Safilo on Overheads / Capex at group level, as well be the key point of contact for market subsidiaries and different HQ functions.

Whether your skills are in financial control, data analytics and accounting: this is your place.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide first in class controlling activities on group Overhead and Capex, acting as business partner for the functional leaders, by monitoring deviations to target, planning and performing review sessions with multiple actors, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timely delivery of financial reporting and analysis
• Support the Group's financial planning activities and coordination with all Italian and foreign subsidiaries for Overhead and Capex on day-by-day basis

• Preparation of detailed review / report / analysis on a monthly basis of actual results for both internal use and management presentations in order to give to the top management an accurate understanding of the Overheads and Capex financial situation
• Perform and contribute to the month-end closing process and related activities (e.g. accruals, ICO recharges and adjustments, ensuring compliance of accounting and internal control rules). Monitor the Group monthly closing process by contributing in overseeing the subsidiaries reconciliation and preparing business KPI’s
• Lead budget and forecast process of Overheads, including ICO recharges, and Capex for HQ and consolidated analysis and reporting at Group level
• Overview and Approval of HQ Purchase to Pay process, overview and support to Group and Internal Audit reporting requirements
• Drive continuous improvement of tools, reports and processes

Desired Skills & Experiences:

• Master Degree Graduation in Finance, Business Administration or similar fields
• Preferred at least 2 years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Controlling or anyway in analytical roles in F&A of multinational companies
• Preferred experience in global forecasting and reporting tools, Oracle, SAP
• Very strong analytical skills (e.g. Scenario analysis, data modelling)
• Strong communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Motivation, proactivity, accuracy, confidentiality
• Agility to work in complex and fluid environment with tight deadlines
• Flexibility to understand different perspectives
• Team player, positive attitude and willingness to learn and share competencies

Safilo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.