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Our Client is looking for a Finance & Accounting Manager with proven experience in a financial and controlling management position within a manufacturing environment.

The Finance & Accounting Manager, reporting directly to the Group Accounting Director (and, in dotted line, to the Site General Manager based in Romania) will be responsible for the internal finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Industrial Controlling, Manufacturing Performance Indicators, and Financial Reporting and planning activities of the Romanian production site.

In addition, this position will work closely with Operations and the Corporate Team to seek efficiencies in company’s process and procedures.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives.
• Managing Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, and their aging analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of reports related to Corporate Headquarters such as Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Account Receivable and Payable Aging Analysis.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Respond timely to accounting inquiries from management.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
• Responsible for continuous maintenance and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for the process for calculating and maintaining the cost accounting system.
• Inventory Management with the cycle count program according to the guidelines in place and explain reasons for variances.
• Responsible for coordinating with external tax, legal and auditing agencies to ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or similar
• Proven experience in a financial and controlling management position within a manufacturing environment. Experience as auditor is a real plus
• Knowledge of standard costing and practical involvement in manufacturing variance calculation required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in integrated accounting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills, such as pivot tables and query.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated creative and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to support External Audits in Romania and the Headquarters in Italy.

The position will be based in Emilia (Bologna area), with frequent travels to the Romanian production site. A fluent English is required.