Finance Manager, Shared Service Accounting

Finance Manager, Shared Service Accounting (d/f/m)

Location: On-site, Buccinasco, Milan, Italy

This role supports Leica Microsystems' accounting and reporting framework for its European entities in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, overseeing all financial activities and leading a local accounting team.

In This Role

• Ensure compliance of ledgers in Italy, Spain, and Portugal with DHR, Leica finance policies, and local regulations, and complete required filings on time.
• Manage and coordinate operational accounting processes, including posting transactions, releasing payments, VAT, and leading the local accounting team.
• Lead the close process for the Italian ledger: review trial balances, cost‑center expenses, approve journal entries, reconcile accounts, and prepare quarterly disclosure questionnaires.
• Ensure adherence to SOX and other finance controls and prepare local GAAP financial statements while reconciling to US‑GAAP reporting.
• Act as a business partner to local business leaders, providing meaningful reports and analysis across business areas.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of finance experience with a strong focus on tax/finance, including Italian GAAP and compulsory Italian tax knowledge; US GAAP preferred.
• Progressive accounting/controllership experience in a multinational environment.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and improve processes with strong analytical skills.
• Team player, process oriented, hands‑on.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; German speaking a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 10% travel for onsite work.

Salary & Benefits

• Gross annual salary €56 000–€65 000, per CCNL Commercio Quadro classification.
• Target bonus of 10% of base salary, subject to eligibility and performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package (healthcare, paid time off, etc.) as per Danaher Benefits Info.