Finance​/HR specialist

SATO is a leading global provider of Auto- that connect people, goods and information. It serves a diverse range of sectors to streamline operations, empower work forces and help customers reduce their environmental impact. Integrating auto- with hardware as solutions, we tag identifiers to things and people at the site of business operations and feed data to IT systems for processing.
This role is suited for a highly motivated, energetic, and ambitious professional with a strong passion for business control, financial analysis, and Italian labor law administration. You will play a key role in consolidating and improving management reporting while supporting financial and HR administrative processes across Europe. The position offers significant responsibility and strong growth potential.
You will work closely with European accounting teams, support ERP-related initiatives (new system implementation), and act as a key user for system upgrades and e-invoicing projects. In addition, you will provide operational support to the European General Manager in driving continuous improvements across the European organization.

Key Responsibilities

Improve and further develop management reporting
Perform Italian cost controlling and financial analysis
Reconcile and consolidate balance sheet accounts and profit & loss statements between entities
Prepare and deliver reports for European management
Support internal and external audit requests
Act as a knowledgeable ERP user (preferably Oracle)
Support ERP upgrades and e-invoicing initiatives as a key user
Improve governance structures and accounting procedures
Conduct and monitor Italian KPI target reviews
Support HR administrative activities related to Italian labor law, including employee documentation, compliance processes, and coordination with local payroll/HR advisors
Assist in maintaining compliance with Italian employment regulations and internal HR policies

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or equivalent
(alternatively: Chartered Accountant qualification or completed apprenticeship with relevant accounting experience)
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a corporate or mid-sized international organization
Solid experience working with ERP systems and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems

Experience with Oracle ERP is preferred
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
Experience implementing and using Power BI for data analysis and reporting
Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, and management reports
Good understanding of Italian labor law and HR administration processes
Ability to work independently and take responsibility with a careful and systematic approach
Excellent written and spoken Italian and English
Comfortable working in an international environment with diverse cultures and mentalities

What do we offer

Be part of the next step in a growing subsidiary for an already well-established successful Japanese company (JTSE listed)
Work in a dynamic working environment within a growing potential
A laptop / a mobile phone for remote working arrangement

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