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Finance Manager

Job in 20122, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
Listing for: EF Education First
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The roleEF is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team.

You will drive financial excellence by owning accounting integrity, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and audits—ensuring accuracy and timeliness while working with operational teams to assess and document all activities.

As a key-role in a privately held and international company, this role coordinates closely with shared service centers, global process owners, and central finance functions across multiple countries. For the successful candidate, this position provides immense opportunities for growth and ownership, and opportunities to contribute to fast-paced business decisions and planning activities. We are looking for candidates that have strong knowledge in Italian statutory and tax requirements.

Key Responsibilities Legal Entity Accounting & Financial Reporting Accountable for all accounting activities for the legal entity, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany transactions, and cash and treasury activities of a complex multi-entity structures

Ensure the completeness, accuracy, existence, and timeliness of all financial records and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, in partnership with shared service centers

Review and approve financial results, providing clear explanations of variances, risks, and key judgments

Lead entity-level forecasting and projection processes, including monitoring actuals vs projections and providing clear insights to stakeholders

Controls, Compliance & Risk Own the legal entity control environment, ensuring adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements

Identify, assess, and escalate accounting, compliance, and financial risks in a timely manner

Apply accounting judgment on complex or non-routine transactions, in coordination with central accounting or technical experts as needed

Audit, Tax & Regulatory Matters Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating and managing statutory and internal audits

Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with local laws and transfer pricing requirements

Coordinate with tax advisors and central tax teams, ensuring accurate and timely submissions

Support to Business Teams Work closely with local business leadership and central FP&A teams, supporting accurate and timely capture of activities, contracts, and transactions

Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure operations are structured and executed in line with accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements

Proactively engage with the business to prevent downstream accounting or compliance issues

Process Excellence & Transformation Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with shared service centers, Global Process Owners, and central finance teams

Retain accountability for outcomes while leveraging global processes and standardized solutions

Support continuous improvement of transactional and reporting processes, addressing gaps, inefficiencies, and control weaknesses

Manage and coach an international team to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables, including identifying gaps in execution and providing corrective guidance

Governance & Corporate Matters Support Board of Directors meeting preparation, including statutory financial materials and disclosures

Support corporate governance and structural matters, including regulatory and legal entity-related requirements

Requirements 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational environments Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar Professional accounting qualification (e.g., Dottore Commercialista, ACCA, or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of Italian statutory and tax requirements

Fluent in Italian and English

Experience with Oracle Fusion or other major ERP is an advantage

Open-minded, solution-oriented and adapts to change

Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills

Strong communication and social skills and with all levels of management

Self-starter with strong business judgment and the ability to operate independently

The ability to thrive in an international and…
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