Head of Finance

Overview:

For a Luxury Streetwear brand based in Milan, we are currently looking for a Head of Finance, who will be responsible for managing the day-to-day tasks related to budgeting, forecasting, financial performance tracking, accounting, treasury management, balance sheet management, tax compliance, procurement, and cash flow management, ensuring that financial operations are running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Elaborate and manage the annual budget, monitoring forecasts and variances against actuals.
• Manage the legal entities treasury, monitoring liquidity and cash flow to ensure sufficient funds for daily operations, including debt financing, cash investment and managing relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
• Oversee the company’s balance sheet, managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and working capital.
• Ensure all tax practices are compliant with regulations, optimizing taxes where possible.
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual), providing accurate information for management and the board of directors.
• Lead procurement activities to optimize costs and ensure spending aligns with financial goals.
• Monitor cash flow (inflows and outflows) to manage liquidity effectively.
• Actively participate in the annual budgeting process, working with the board of directors to ensure proper resource allocation.
• Prepare financial reports including variance analysis and KPIs to monitor the company’s overall financial health.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliation of accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, working closely with external auditors when needed.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in FP&A or similar strategic finance roles.
• Proven ability to lead and develop financial models, manage budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting, with advanced skills in Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership, driving process improvements, and managing financial operations in dynamic environments.