Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist (Fluent Italian)

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Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist (Fluent Italian)

Job description

NipponGases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gasesbusiness in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across13 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored tosectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals,electronics, and energy among many others.

We are looking for a SeniorController and Accountant Specialist. This position will be located inMadrid and will monitor the development of a region, mainly composed by NipponGases business in Italy. This role will be pivotal in supporting seniorbusiness leaders with financial insights, performance analysis, anddecision-making support. You will act as a key liaison between the finance departmentand business teams, driving business performance and fostering a culture offinancial accountability. This Controller will report directly to the FinanceDirector of the region, who is based in Madrid, ensuring you have the guidanceand support needed to excel in your role.

KeyResponsibilities

• Support the organization with the monthly reporting process, including execution of Accounting and Tax analysis and assessments.
• Develop, in collaboration with FP&A, robust financial models to support budgeting, forecasting and mid-term planning.
• Collaborate with FP&A, accounting, tax and the other finance teams to ensure financial accuracy in the reporting and compliance.
• Monitor key financial KPIs and closing activities, including the analysis of the development of the business.
• Act as a financial partner to the business, providing financial guidance toward the company goals and support on business decisions, through cost/benefit analysis and trade-off mindset.
• Partner with business heads with focus on value creation, to optimize profitability and cash flows.
• Support business case preparation for investments, projects and new initiatives.
• Lead finance workstream for M&A projects (Due Diligence, Valuation, Negotiation of price and price-adjustments clauses, PPA, post-merger integration, etc).
• Provide governance guidance.

Job requirements

Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration with focus on Finance, Accounting and Controlling, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Italian accounting standards.
• At least 8 years of experience in accounting or FP&A. Big four audit experience is a plus.

PreferredQualifications

• Master or MBA.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA /ACCA or ACA) .
• Experience in FCCS/PBCS or Hyperion (HFM), Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with administration and reporting in ERP systems.
• Experience in M&A projects and business case modelling is a plus.
• Prior industry experience.

RequiredSkills

• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong business acumen.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experienced excel user - our objective is to automate and reduce manual work.
• Critical thinking skills, including the ability to quickly assimilate new information, identify patterns, make sound decisions and develop creative solutions.
• Positive attitude, desire to learn, self-motivated and effective team player.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible.

Others
Travel requirements: Travelling may be requiredup to 20% of your time

Whyjoin Nippon Gases?

At Nippon Gases, we're a reliable partner for key industries, combining global expertise with a local touch to make areal difference. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we driveinnovation through cutting-edge technology and a strong R&D network. Here,you'll have the autonomy to own your career, with the chance to work onprojects that impact communities and shape a carbon-neutral future.

Discover a place where you'll play a key rolein solutions that power major industries and make a difference in everydaylife. At Nippon Gases, our technologies support countless essential processes -often behind the scenes - that keep food fresh, enhance electronic chipproduction, purify water, and provide critical respiratory treatments. With asolid, diversified presence across Europe, we're a reliable and stable companydedicated to constant innovation and to creating a healthier, more sustainablefuture.

Being part of The Gas Professionals will leadyou to:

Think beyond the visible to explore and develop new solutions for a sustainable tomorrow.
Move and challenge yourself with the support of a collaborative team and inspiring leaders.
Grow amplify your talent to its fullest potential, reaching as far as you aim

What we offer

• Remuneration and Benefits : We offer a range of bonuses, long-term incentives, competitive salaries, which we review each year to remain competitive in the market. In addition, we have a wide range of benefits as a company, you can choose what suits you best: childcare, transport card, pension plan, sports package, health insurance, etc.
• Worklife balance : We have 26 days off a year! Plus, the 24th and 31st of December.
• Flexible schedule : you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.
• Home Office Policy : With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.
• Diversity and inclusion : Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected. A place where individual talent is recognised and nurtured.
• Sustainability : We enable a carbon neutral world. Nippon Gases spearheads the efforts to achieving zero CO2 emissions by helping industries in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
• Safety first : We create a safe environment where our employees can thrive. In the past two decades, we have been honored 17 times as the safest company in Europe by the Industrial Gases Association (EIGA).

About Us

Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Making life better through gas technology.

What can you expect from us?

We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.