Finance & Controlling Manager

We are an environmental consulting company. What's our purpose? We put nature at the heart of decision-making by developing science-based solutions.

We support public and private entities that want to improve the environmental, social and economic impacts of policies, projects and investments. As a spin-off of the University of Padova and a certified B Corp; we work locally and internationally bringing scientific innovation into everyone's life.

At Etifor we like teamwork, we work hard and we never stop being curious: being part of the team means sharing our values (read our Culture Manifesto to find out more). For us the only thing that really matters is how green your heart is: we welcome and value (bio) diversity in all its forms!

Who are we looking for?
The  Finance & Controlling Manager  will help Etifor strengthen its financial management by further developing management control processes, enhancing budget preparation, forecasting and financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making through reliable financial insights. As a member of Etifor's executive team, reporting directly to the CEO, the role will work in close partnership with the administration team and managers across the organization to further strengthen financial planning, management reporting and a culture of financial accountability, ensuring that Etifor's environmental and social impact is supported by long-term economic sustainability.

The role is expected to act as a trusted business partner across the organization, helping managers understand the financial implications of their decisions, balancing impact with economic sustainability, and preserving the entrepreneurial and purpose-driven culture that defines Etifor.

Role and responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Control

Further develop Etifor's budgeting and management control framework, including annual and multi-year budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost centre reporting, financial KPIs and management dashboards.

Monitor the financial performance and profitability of projects and business units, identifying risks and proposing corrective action

Work closely with the administration team to design and continuously improve financial processes, ensuring accurate project accounting, proper cost allocation and compliance with statutory accounting principles, particularly for reimbursable grant projects.

Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting for the Board of Directors and shareholders, working closely with the Administration Team to ensure reliable management accounts and accurate project reporting.

Support strategic decisions through financial analysis and scenario modelling.

Support the drafting and approval process of the financial statements in coordination with the relevant professionals.

Financial Management and Operational Coordination

Plan the company's liquidity needs by monitoring the cash flows managed by the administrative team.

Support the financial planning of the hiring plan and provide strategic guidance on hiring priorities to ensure sustainability.

Support potential investor relations, due diligence activities, investment evaluations and extraordinary corporate transactions by preparing financial analyses, business cases and supporting documentation.

Identify and evaluate opportunities for financial and tax savings (such as tax incentives, low-interest loans, and other financial opportunities) that can improve the company's financial sustainability and support strategic investments.

Decision Support and Organizational Culture

Develop financial analyses, KPIs and dashboards to support strategic decision-making across projects, teams and the company.

Promote a culture focused on financial accountability, growth, and efficiency, without compromising company's purpose-driven approach.

Support managers in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions, promoting greater ownership of budgets and project profitability. .

Integrate B Corp principles and ESG criteria into financial and management reporting, fostering a culture of financial accountability and long-term sustainability across all teams.

Optional / Strategic Responsibilities

Experience, aptitude or interest in optimizing and digitizing financial processes (e.g. mapping and integrating accounting, payroll, or CRM tools), useful in the context of Etifor's ongoing digital transformation of administrative processes

Experience with M&A processes or equity transactions (acquisitions, share transfers) is a plus

Education
Degree in Economics, Finance, Management Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience
At least 5 years of experience in Finance & Controlling or FP&A roles preferably in moderately structured and/or growing environments.

Required skills

Budgeting:  Ability to set up and monitor the company budget.

Financial Statements:  Knowledge of the principles governing the preparation of Italian statutory financial statements

Financial Reporting :
Ability to create clear and timely reports to support…