The GBS Finance & Tax reporting Manager – Italy will be part of the CFO BA. Main responsibilities will be to manage a team of 5 employees, provide financial and accounting services to other key stakeholders, and comply with the local requirements in Italy in terms of accounting and taxation for around 100 entities. We´re looking for a candidate with strong leadership skills, very well organized and highly proactive.

• Processing of the day-to-day transactions, including banking, treasury, payroll, accounts receivable and payable functions including ownership and management of the electronic invoicing portal.
• Ensure robust tax compliance and reporting to include, as appropriate, VAT / PAYE / indirect taxes, withholding taxes, corporate taxes, and duties.
• Oversee and coordinate on key compliance requirements in Field Italia
• Preparation and review of project/contract data for revenue and cost recognition recording purposes.
• Preparation and review of contract-related balances (deferred revenue, WIP and accruals).
• Support both central and business unit staff, including project development and management teams in the commercial business as required.
• Preparation of management accounts, including income statement, balance sheet, and variance analysis and production of detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Adherence to the month end close process and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Assist the FP&A Manager in providing insightful commentary into reported financial performance.
• Assist with the annual audit process including the preparation of all relevant audit and tax information and liaising with the Group auditors.
• Provide support with the due diligence process for the project SPV’s.
• Assist with systems improvement and develop internal reporting to improve management information.
• Working closely as a business partner with the business unit heads, including interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
• Interface closely with Business Development, Engineering, Legal and other departments to help guide projects move forward quickly and efficiently from an accounting perspective
• Working with the divisional heads to identify the key risks and opportunities, issues, trends and potential
• Liaising with third party tax, accounting and legal advisors where necessary
• Alternatives within the business to improve profitability.
• Other ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Business Controller (Development Projects).

• 6 – 10 years’ experience in relevant field
• Fully Qualified Accountant or equivalent.
• Operational experience of SAP 4HANA will be useful.
• Open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and independently.
• Great leader with a clear vision, high standards and knowledge about how to get people motivated, aligned, and delivering.
• Very organised person with tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a varied workload.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and knowledgeable about the renewable energy industry.
• Creative problem solver.
• Good communicator with internal and external relationships.
• Positive attitude with strong emphasis on high quality deliverables.
• Advanced Excel knowledge, with strong data manipulation and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Italian is essential.
• Knowledge of all relevant local GAAP and IFRS.