(Senior) Financial Controller

<p><strong><span>Job title</span></strong><span> – <strong>(Senior) Financial Controller (75916)</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span>Location</span></strong><span> – Milan, Italy</span></p> <p><strong><span>Job model</span></strong><span> – Hybrid</span></p> <p><strong><span>Contract</span></strong><span> – permanent</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>Join our finance team as Financial Controller and play a key role in managing financial operations, reporting, and compliance. You'll oversee accounting processes, tax filings, and financial statements while driving process improvements in a dynamic, multinational environment. This role offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration and career growth opportunities in a global organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>Your key responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Lead and execute all financial reporting, accounting, and closing activities you’re your legal entity, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of actuals for both internal and external (statutory) reporting purposes. </span></li> <li><span>Ensure compliance with dsm-firmenich accounting rules, IFRS, and local GAAP to maintain the integrity of financial statements and management reports.</span></li> <li><span>Prepare annual financial statements and ensure timely submission of all statutory and fiscal obligations, including VAT, withholding tax, CIT. </span></li> <li><span>Monitor and analyze balance sheet accounts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; proactively resolve open items and discrepancies. </span></li> <li><span>Drive the financial closing process, including pre-close meetings, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with group deadlines and quality standards. </span></li> <li><span>Support budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis and financial insights to support decision-making.</span></li> <li><span>Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including tax authorities, auditors, banks, and legal/fiscal advisors.</span></li> <li><span>Act as key financial partner to local HR on payroll, employee taxation, and administrative matters.</span></li> <li><span>Provide financial support to internal stakeholders (including operational teams outside of Finance) and collaborate with cross-functional teams</span></li> <li><span>Work closely with the local finance team (2FTE), the broader FC&amp;A organization, and the wider finance community (including tax, treasury, and financial shared services) to align priorities, support key initiatives, and drive continuous improvement</span></li> <li><span>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance; actively contribute to cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span>We bring</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers; </span></li> <li><span>A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;</span></li> <li><span>A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;</span></li> <li><span>The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;</span></li> <li><span>A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;</span></li> <li><span>Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;</span></li> <li><span>A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;</span></li> <li><span>An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span>You bring </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>accounting, Finance, or a related field</strong>.</span></li> <li><strong><span>Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a multinational environment</span></strong><span>, with proven exposure to <strong>international financial reporting</strong>.</span></li> <li><span>Strong command of <strong>statutory accounting principles</strong> and technical knowledge of <strong>general accounting practices</strong>.</span></li> <li><span>Solid understanding of <strong>fiscal and legal requirements</strong>, including <strong>VAT, withholding tax, statutory financial statements, and Intrastat declarations</strong>. </span></li> <li><span>Native <strong>Italian</strong> speaker with <strong>fluent English</strong>, both written and spoken.</span></li> <li><span>Proficient in <strong>SAP</strong> is an advantage. </span></li> <li><span>Analytical, business-oriented, and proactive, with a strong drive for continuous learning and professional devel