Group Financial Controller

We are seeking a Group Financial Controller to join a growing international group and support the Group CFO in strengthening financial governance, consolidation, accounting standards and post-acquisition integration processes.

This is a newly created and strategic role, designed for a finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise, solid consolidation experience and the ability to operate across an international, multi-entity environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and implementing Group accounting rules, ensuring consistency across local entities, supporting transfer pricing documentation and coordinating the financial integration of newly acquired companies.

Key Responsibilities Group Accounting & Financial Governance Define, maintain and implement Group accounting policies and procedures

Support the development of a Group accounting manual

Ensure local CFOs and finance teams apply Group accounting rules consistently

Monitor compliance with Group and local accounting standards

Strengthen the financial control framework across entities

Consolidation & Reporting Manage monthly, quarterly and annual Group consolidation activities

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and reporting package

Ensure consistency and accuracy of financial data across subsidiaries

Oversee intercompany reconciliations and eliminations

Coordinate with local finance teams to ensure timely and reliable reporting

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Process Support the structuring and documentation of transfer pricing processes

Ensure intercompany transactions and related documentation are properly managed

Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and alignment across the groupM&A Integration Lead the financial integration of newly acquired companies

Map local charts of accounts to Group reporting structure

Align acquired entities with Group accounting standards, processes and controls

Support ERP and finance process integration

Provide on-site support and training to local finance teams during integration phase

Systems & Process Standardization Manage Group-level finance system structures and reporting logic

Support the standardisation of charts of accounts and reporting format

Ensure data integrity across the financial system

Work with tools including Excel, Microsoft Business Central and Talenti Candidate ProfileA Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field

At least 5 years of relevant experience; ideally 7–10 years in audit, accounting, consolidation or group financial controlling

Strong experience in an international, multi-entity environment

Solid knowledge of consolidation principles

Experience managing relationships between Group accounting and local accounting structures

Exposure to transfer pricing and intercompany process

Experience in audit or accounting advisory would be valuable

Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

The ability to work independently, manage complexity and drive projects forward

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with local CFOs and finance teams

Fluency in Italian and English;
Spanish is required or, at minimum, a strong willingness to develop it quickly
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