Finance Controller

This role is responsible for full ownership of the month‑end close and management accounts for Rayner Italia Srl, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to Group.

The position includes the execution of all Italian entity financial processes (P&L, BS, CF, controls, reconciliations, compliance, intercompany, inventory, revenue and COGS), and provides business partnering support to local commercial teams and the Head of Finance – Europe.

This role complements the wider European finance team and interacts closely with Group Reporting, Shared Services, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and external advisors (PWC/BDO). This role provides hands‑on operational accounting support to Rayner Italia.

• Manage Accounts Payable processes end‑to‑end, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs
• Maintain the daily cash book and perform accurate, timely bank reconciliations.
• Execute and monitor stock movements in the ERP/WMS, including goods receipts, stock issues, write‑offs, and returns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with warehouse records.
• Ensure stock accuracy through regular checks, reconciliations, and coordination with warehouse and operations teams.
• Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and standard journal entries as instructed and reviewed by the Senior Accountant.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare the full monthly Management Pack (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, supporting schedules, notes, variance analysis).
• Execute the month‑end close calendar, post all journals: payroll, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, COGS, FX revaluations, PURP.
• Complete and submit the Variance Report with understanding of drivers of the differences.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and project evaluations.

• Prepare and issue all monthly intercompany recharge invoices (Eye Science Team, HR Europe, R&D, Quality, Sales, Procurement, Marketing, Production, Finance).
• Save IC stock invoices and validate mirroring of IC AR/AP across all European entities.
• Post IC loan adjustments and reconcile RIL loan accounts for Italy.
• Prepare and submit all Group schedules, ensuring completeness of parallel accounting documents to PWC / BDO, responding to queries promptly.

• Prepare import files for stock invoices and reconcile to RIL stock accounts.
• Run month‑end eSolver/Exchequer reports: Sales, Stock, Invoice & Credit CSV imports.
• Post monthly COGS journals based on sales and system outputs.
• Close the Italy period in the ERP.
• Lead the implementation of NetSuite into Italy.

• Maintain complete Balance Sheet reconciliations (bank, AR/AP aging to GL, VAT, payroll, provisions).
• Process VAT adjustment journals, and transfer‑pricing transactions.
• Submit parallel accounting documents (around the 8th), ensuring alignment with auditors and statutory requirements.
• Review cost posting of non‑tax deductible categories and ensure accuracy and tax efficiency.

• Calculate and report monthly sales commissions.
• Prepare dashboards, Overhead Analysis, Income Statements and Balance Sheets for Territory Managers.
• Support Balance Sheet Reviews with the Head of Finance – Europe.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlooks.
• Provide timely finance support to Italy Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Italian equivalent)
• Previous and proven Finance Controller (management accountant) experience essential
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar).
• Fluent English; strong working proficiency in Italian.
• Understanding of local taxes
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting and Italian GAAP
• Experience with transfer pricing and Intercompany processes (desirable)

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Global appreciation platform to recognise colleagues around the globe
• Fantastic opportunity to work with highly talented teams and individuals and grow with the business
• Being part of an organisation you can be proud to work for changing the lives of millions of people!