Financial Specialist

Finance Specialist We are looking for an experienced Finance Specialist to join an international organization and take ownership of finance compliance activities.

Strong exposure to statutory reporting, tax compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, SSC collaboration, and external provider management. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a complex international environment, coordinating multiple stakeholders remotely, and ensuring high-quality compliance delivery across several markets.

Key Responsibilities Finance Compliance & Statutory Oversight Execute statutory and finance compliance activities for assigned affiliates

Work closely with external service providers to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements

Ensure compliance with local regulations, internal policies, and group-level requirements

Monitor the quality and accuracy of finance compliance deliverables

Audit Management Lead and coordinate internal and external audits for assigned affiliates

Plan audit activities and align with SSC teams, external auditors, and internal stakeholders

Ensure complete, accurate, and timely preparation of audit evidence

Track audit findings, follow up on remediation actions, and escalate unresolved topics when needed

Tax Compliance Coordinate tax compliance activities with external providers

Ensure timely and accurate submissions across relevant tax areas, including VAT, CIT, deferred tax, withholding tax, and local statutory reporting obligations

Support tax audits and related documentation requests

Act as a key contact point for tax compliance matters across assigned countries

Internal Controls, Service Quality & Continuous Improvement Work closely with SSC teams to ensure proper accounting and compliance execution

Monitor service delivery quality across relevant finance processes, especially STP and RTRTrack KPIs, identify bottlenecks or recurring issues, and initiate improvement actions

Support and execute internal compliance activities, including local risk assessments, risk control matrixes, and annual compliance reporting

Act as a first point of contact for group-level compliance policies and participate in corporate compliance calls

Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with regional finance teams, controlling, credit management, finance excellence teams, SSC, external providers, and business stakeholders

Ensure smooth end-to-end finance compliance delivery across assigned affiliates

Influence and coordinate stakeholders across multiple countries

Scope of the Role Individual contributor role

No direct people management responsibility

No budget responsibility

Occasional travel may be required

Requirements

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, tax, governance, or finance compliance

Strong understanding of finance processes and internal controls, especially STP and RTRSolid knowledge of statutory reporting and tax compliance requirements, including VAT, CIT, deferred tax, withholding tax, and local reporting obligations

Experience in leading or coordinating internal and external audits

Ability to understand process interdependencies and their impact on tax, reporting, accounting, and controls

Experience working with SSC teams and external tax or audit providers is an advantage

Knowledge of SAP FI is mandatory

Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and high attention to detail

Confident, proactive communication style with the ability to influence stakeholders remotely

Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, problem-solving, and remote coordination skills

Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify issues and drive practical solutions

Fluent written and spoken English, fluent or native Italian is a must!

Additional European languages are considered an advantage

Good digital literacy / mindset

What We Offer A broad finance compliance role in an international business environment

Close collaboration with regional finance teams, SSC, external providers, auditors, and business stakeholders

High level of autonomy and visibility across multiple European affiliates

Opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, and contribute to a more efficient finance compliance operating model

Flexible, international working environment

Salary: €45,000–50,000 gross/year, depending on experience