Interim Finance Director

The Interim Management Division of Randstad Professional, specialized in the search and selection of Middle & Senior Management profiles, is looking for on behalf of a leading multinational corporation one professional profile of:

INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR, Energy trading

Reporting directly to the Energy Regional South Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supervising the following activities:

• Define the finance strategy and annual operating plan (budget and forecast) aligned with business objectives;
• Lead end-to-end statutory accounting and group reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closing;
• Oversee payables, receivables, and settlement accounting related to physical and financial energy transactions;
• Manage standalone and consolidated financial statements, coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants;
• Drive management reporting and financial analysis linked to business value drivers;
• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity, and banking facilities to support operational and strategic needs;
• Assess financial and operational risks, including derivatives and trading-related exposures;
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company’s policies, including tax, VAT, and customs obligations;
• Provide financial insights and strategic support to the Board and leadership team;
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance & Accounting team of 8 people;
• Partner with commercial teams to evaluate business opportunities, investments, and funding requirements.

Ideal Profile

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplines;
• Strong experience in finance leadership roles, mandatory within energy, trading, or commodity businesses;
• Solid knowledge of statutory accounting, reporting, budgeting, and cash management;
• Understanding of derivatives, trading environments, and risk management;
• Experience operating in international and matrix organizations;
• Strong leadership, analytical mindset, and business partnering capabilities;
• Fluent English communication skills.

Location: Milan (Hybrid)

Please note that this role is offered on a freelance/contract basis, and candidates must hold a valid VAT number.

This job posting is open to female (F), male (M), and non-binary (NB) candidates, in compliance with Italian Law no. 300/1970, Legislative Decree no. 198/2006, and Legislative Decree no. 96/2026. We welcome applications from everyone, fully embracing diversity and inclusion. Please read the Randstad privacy policy ( in accordance with Art. 13 of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2016/679.