Financial Controller

Job Description

Landor Group is seeking a Financial Controller to join their Milan studio. The Financial Controller will oversee financial operations, develop strategies, and provide financial guidance to support organizational goals. The role involves managing budgets, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This position requires strong attention to detail, proactivity, and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and the rest of the business. The role has responsibility for both the Landor and CBA offices in Milan, Italy, along with any future Landor Group offices which may open in the country.

What this role involves:

• Managing the monthly close and reporting process.
• Overseeing billing and revenue accruals.
• Ensuring SOX compliance.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts.
• Analyzing client profitability.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Leading and developing the finance team.
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business and WPP.

What you’ll need:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or local equivalent).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel.
• Accomplished experience ideally in an agency finance function, leading a team.
• A strong understanding of IFRS15 required.
• Strong experience of SOX controls required.
• Strong technical knowledge of P&L and Balance sheet.
• Advanced level of English and Italian both written and spoken.

What role offers:

• Opportunity to work with a world-leading brand specialist.
• Chance to lead and develop a finance team.
• Be part of hybrid work environment.