GBS Finance & Tax Reporting Manager - Italy

Company Description

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

Job Description

The GBS Finance Unit & Tax reporting Manager – Italy will be part of the CFO BA. Main responsibilities will be to manage a team of 4 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.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• 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, Italian is essential.
• Knowledge of all relevant local GAAP and IFRS.

This job ad is addressed to all genders, pursuant to Italian laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Candidates belonging to Protected Categories, pursuant to law 68/99, will also be positively evaluated.

Additional Information

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, n