Senior Consolidation & Foreign Subsidiaries Controlling Manager

For a market-leading Italian Group in the intermodal logistics and container terminal management sector, part of an international network, we are hiring a Senior Consolidation & Foreign Subsidiaries Controlling Manager.

The successful candidate, who will join the Finance & Control (AFC) Directorate and report directly to the CFO, will hold a strategic and operational role, providing a transversal view across all Group companies. They will be responsible for managing subsidiaries, overseeing group consolidation, and defining accounting policies. This role will serve as the technical-accounting reference point for the Board and investors.


Key Responsibilities
The position is structured around four main areas of competence:

1. Consolidation and Reporting
- Full coordination of periodic closings (monthly, quarterly, annual) and preparation of the consolidated financial statements (statutory and management) in compliance with Italian GAAP (OIC) and IFRS.
- Oversight of intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidated management reporting.

2. Foreign Subsidiaries and Equity Investments Control
- Coordination of administrative and reporting processes for foreign subsidiaries (mainly in North Africa).
- Monitoring the profitability and financial health of foreign entities.
- Providing support to local finance teams for monthly closings, forecasts, and tax matters.

3. Accounting Policies and Governance
- Definition and monitoring of the Group's accounting and reporting guidelines and ensuring their accurate implementation (OIC/IFRS) by local entities.
- Becoming the Italian Partner in charge of following the local Finance Team with reference to: accounting, financing, controlling matters.
- Ensuring compliance on reporting (IAS/IFRS), and becoming the key figure in charge of guaranteeing the information flow between the foreign entities and the mother company.

4. Corporate Business Partnering & Strategic Projects
- Collaboration with Corporate functions (Legal, IT, HR, Operations) on projects with financial and compliance impact.
- Support for the CFO for extraordinary transactions (M&A, financing) and coordination of strategic projects (e.g., ERP implementation).

PROVEN EXPERIENCE ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED, mainly related to cash flow lending transaction, asset landing project and equity funds asset financing (nice to have).


The ideal candidate possesses the following skills and experiences:
- Experience of at least 7-10 years in consolidation, management control roles and project management, preferably in international or listed groups.
- Degree in Economics (or related fields); a Master's degree or international certifications (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) are a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of OIC and IFRS accounting principles, consolidation logic, project financing and project management.
- Proven experience in coordinating foreign entities, with expertise in international tax and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience in team/people management.
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken). B2 level mandatory.
- Excellent proficiency with ERP tools and consolidation software (SAP, Tagetik, Oracle, HFM, Board).
- Natural leadership, decision-making autonomy, strategic thinking, and a strong results orientation.
 
Work Location: eastern hinterland of Milan.