Head of Finance

As the Head of Finance, reporting directly to the Group CFO, you will oversee the full scope of corporate finance activities to sustain and enhance the company's financial health. Your leadership will ensure compliance with global financial regulations and accounting standards, while also driving the strategic financial growth of the company.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the financial reporting process, maintaining regular communication with auditors and control functions.
• Ensure compliance with International accounting standards and financial regulations across all operational countries.
• Streamline accounting and financial management practices to foster company growth and efficiency.
• Manage group liquidity and financial liabilities.
• Ensuring tax compliance across the Group subsidiaries including but not limited to TP documentation and tax grants
• Cultivate relationships with investors, financial institutions, and external auditors. Support to the Business.
• Direct key financial processes such as invoicing, collections, procure-to-pay, and general accounting, ensuring optimization and innovation.
• Implement and oversee effective risk management policies and financial controls.
• Lead the management of the company’s capital structure, including strategic financing and investment initiatives.
• Support M&A activities and corporate restructurings from a financial perspective.
• Team Leadership: guide and develop the finance team, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous development.
• Provide financial training and support to enhance financial literacy across departments

Key Competencies and Knowledge

• Strong leadership in complex financial projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record in enforcing financial compliance and best practices.
• Ability to inspire and lead high-level finance professionals.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 
• MBA or professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA is preferred.
• Over 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles within mid-to-large businesses.
• Fluent in English and in Italian; native proficiency in one of the languages of our operational countries is a plus.
• Experience with a publicly listed company is advantageous.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a company that values innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact on our financial trajectory.

Benefits

• Hybrid role, 10 smart working days a month
• Competitive package
• Meal Vouchers (€7 per working day)
• 26 days holidays + national bank holidays 
• Individual training paths