For our Factory in the Rimini area - ROC, we are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Finance and Controlling to lead our company's financial operations and guide us towards profitability and long-term success. About the Role - The Director of Finance and Controlling will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and negotiations. Our ideal candidate has a robust financial background, strong leadership skills, and an ability to manage the financial health of our company. The DFC will be responsible for financial reporting that complies with IFRS/corporate guidelines and local accounting rules according to timetables set by Group Finance. The DFC will conduct performance management in the plant and ensure the Company is complying with all local regulations and legislation, e.g., payroll taxes, VAT, government statistics, and returns. Additionally, we expect the DFC to be a financial business partner in supporting the company's (financial) strategy and be a sparring partner of the Managing Director. The DFC is part of the management team and will be reporting to the Managing Director. There will be a dotted line to Group and Divisional Financial management. The DFC has four direct reports for the time being. It is important to know that Kubota and Kverneland in Europe have several group functions that will also be able to support the DFC in areas of finance, tax, and legal. Responsibilities - Conducting financial reporting monthly, quarterly, and annually (including actual, forecast, and budget). Preparing KPIs and plant reports in accordance with Group policy/Accounting principles. Review, follow up, and analyze the KPIs and plant reports prepared. Prepare financial forecasts (e.g., EBITDA forecast and liquidity) and ensure best estimates based on commitment from the local Management Team. If negative deviations (actual vs. forecast) occur, take actions to close the gap. Monitor balance-sheet and KPIs related to solidity and liquidity. Conduct cash management. Prepare investment requests with pay-back/profitability calculations in accordance with Group guidelines. Assure correct financial treatment of assets and coordinate various related reporting. Perform internal control on a continuous basis. Responsible for Year-end processes and the completion of the annual accounts according to Group rules and local country requirements. Responsible for coordination of the audits and relationship with Group internal and external auditors. Responsible for tax calculation for the entity and coordination with support of Group Tax advisor if necessary. He/she is responsible for ensuring that the entity follows local laws, tax regulations, VAT, or other relevant legal requirements. Local documentation requirements regarding transfer pricing are his/her responsibility. Responsible for a proper and compliant monthly payroll. Define and ensure compliance with the criteria for determining standard product costs. Responsible for overall product costing and inventory valuation. Promote initiatives to achieve growth and cost savings. Weekly monitoring of factory performance key figures, KPIs, and new reports. Actual vs. standard cost variance analysis. Assure continuous compliance with Group internal control requirements and other finance and reporting-related compliance requirements. Implement processes and follow up. Act as Board Secretary and prepare relevant documentation. Responsibility for subsidiary ROC America LLC reporting internally and externally. Make payments and communicate with banks. Coordinate department and assure the compliance of all processes related to customer invoicing, supplier invoices, payments, and credit collection. Requirements: At least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar role within finance, accounting, or controlling. Preferably from industrial contexts with internal production. Strong analytical skills and attention to numerical detail. Italian native speaker and strong skills in English, written and verbally. Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain complex financial concepts. A strong foundation in international finance. Organizational skills. Experience with tracking and managing financial transactions. Ability to generate reports and analytics to help businesses make better financial decisions. Expertise in financial software applications and other IT applications, particularly Excel. Knowledge of Power BI, SAP, SOX system, and Lean Manufacturing is welcome. Excellent knowledge of the Italian regulatory, tax, legal, and economic environment. Competencies: Result-oriented and process-oriented. Team building, decision-making, and people management skills. Commitment to quality and continuous improvement. Demonstrates the capacity to instill accountability and lead by example. Adheres to a professional demeanor in alignment with the company's leadership principles, including articulating vision, demonstrating a global mindset, prioritizing customer focus, building effective teams, and navigating challenges. Demonstrates assertiveness, resilience, and cautiousness when relevant. High level of thoroughness, able to prioritize, and possesses strong self-structure. J-18808-Ljbffr