Finance Manager Italy at SOMFY Group

Schio, Veneto, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Finance Management, IFRS, Accounting, SAP S4HANA, HFM, Hyperion, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Tax Compliance, Budgeting, Auditing, Payroll Accounting

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Driven by the desire to respond to profound social and societal changes, Somfy is a family business committed to inspiring new ways of living for all. An independent and French Group, Somfy is the world leader in its sector, pioneering home automation and its motorizations for over 50 years. The benchmark for useful, simple, and reliable Smart Living, Somfy innovates virtuous solutions accessible to the greatest number of people. As the preferred partner for window and door automation for homes and buildings. Job Description We are looking for a Finance Manager Italy who will report directly to the Regional Finance Director for France & Southern Europe, in order to oversee the day-to-day operations, compliance and reporting for the Group companies in Italy. The position, which manages general accounting teams on several entities in Italy, comes to manage the accounting teams whose mission is general accounting in IFRS and company accounts, presentation of figures and participate in the evolution of information systems, to be filled as soon as possible, based in Schio (VI). The Finance Manager Italy, will work closely with the different finance teams in Italy to manage the various financial accounting responsibilities, including the integrity of the accounts in IFRS and closing company accounts, the production of half-year and annual accounts, external and internal audits, balance sheet reconciliations, presentations to internal and external stakeholders, and tax audits. Our ideal candidate will use their strong analytical skills to prepare detailed financial reports, participation in legal entity optimisation projects, preparation of various compliance filings including tax returns, statutory consolidation, and contribute to forecasting. To succeed in this position, he will need to have an approach based on improving, automating and simplifying processes, solving problems and being able to lead remote and local teams. Role and Responsibilities The Finance Manager Italy will be an essential part of the team, working closely with the accounting team and Group finance teams to guarantee our sound financial management and a complete and on time reporting. The successful candidate will join an open and flexible work environment. Financial Accounting & Reporting Coordinate, prepare and submit the accounting operations in order to submit IFRS monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, in accordance with the group calendar to IFRS group and local standards for the Italy entities Coordinate local and group external auditors for annual audits and statutory accounts preparation and ensure if any audit issues are resolved and communicated Contribute for Italy to the annual budget process, leaded by Controlling department Compliance and Control Safeguard compliance with IFRS, local financial regulations, VAT, office of national statistics, customs and tax requirements. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity Oversee VAT, PAYE, and other tax filings and ensure timely and accurate submissions Ownership of payroll accounting and interface with HR and payroll provider Implements internal controls based on group guidelines for entities in his/her scope and follows-up & orchestrates audit & internal control action plans Taxation Preparation and/or Supervision of VAT Audits and tax declarations, and various other statutory filings Ensure compliance with the law and taxation within the entities manage and follow specific actions in coordination with the group tax department Team Management Lead and mentor the accounting teams in Schio, Milano and Galliera, providing guidance and support for professional development Allocate tasks and responsibilities effectively within the team to meet deadlines and objectives. Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback Systems, Projects and Process Improvement Evaluate current accounting systems and processes, recommending and implementing improvements. Ensure effective utilization of financial software and tools Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the finance department Lead system or other process efficiency projects as required Qualifications 7-10 years of experience in a sales industrial finance position SAP S4HANA is a must HFM/Hyperion knowledge would be a strong asset Qualified accountant with strong background in IFRS experience Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills Business fluent in English is a must, French is an asset Strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial information. Excellent communication skills with the ability to structure your thoughts and derive action plans for your team to execute, as well as the ability to communicate efficiently across all staff and stakeholders levels Team & Hands-On working style; Good organizational skills, autonomous and reliable Additional Information Sede di lavoro: Schio (VI); The protection of our candidates’ personal data is a commitment of Somfy Group. We therefore ask any candidate to submit their application to us exclusively via our secure system, and not by email or postal.

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager Italy will oversee day-to-day operations, compliance, and reporting for Group companies in Italy. This includes managing accounting teams, ensuring financial integrity, and coordinating audits and tax filings.