Your Rohde & Schwarz recruiting team is looking forward to receiving your application.
For our Finance & Controlling Department in Italy, we are seeking a motivated and results-driven Financial Controller with strong technical expertise in accounting, controlling and reporting. The successful candidate will be based in our Rome office as part of a 5-person team and will report to the Finance Manager in Italy.
Your tasks
- Lead all controlling activities, including monthly internal and parent-company reporting, cost and revenue analysis, Balance Sheet and P&L review, and ad-hoc analyses.
- Lead month-end accounting closings, ensuring timely and accurate recording in the general ledger; manage accounts receivable and payable processes as required.
- Collaborate with Sales to analyze performance and pipeline data and produce sales forecasts for commercial decision making and revenue planning.
- Drive the preparation of the annual budget and support budget monitoring and variance analysis throughout the year.
- Prepare and consolidate quarterly financial statements (consolidated balance sheet and income statement) for parent-company reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Coordinate with external advisors and service providers (e.g., CPA firm, tax advisors) and act as the primary interface between the Company and external parties.
- Support planning and execution of operational and financial audits in Italy, and manage related activities during fieldwork.
- Support preparation and review of the Statutory Annual Report, tax returns and Transfer Pricing documentation.
- Prepare tax calculations in collaboration with external tax advisors and supervise tax compliance activities.
- Maintain inventory and fixed asset registers and ensure correct posting and reconciliation.
- Continuously review company processes and procedures to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
