Italy Finance Manager (M/W)
Diptyque · Milan
Born in exuberant, ebullient Saint Germain, Paris, in 1961, Diptyque is a creator of evocative perfumes for the self and the home, scented skincare products and desirable decorative objects. Striking a balance between reverie, nature and art, Diptyque extends an invitation to step inside a universe replete with creations that set the imagination free to wander.
The Italy Finance Manager / Senior Controller is an operational and strategic role reporting directly to the Italy General Manager. Responsible for creating the finance department in the Italian subsidiary, he/she has the operational responsibility to establish financial fundamentals, processes, and reporting, collaborating closely with external accounting experts on concrete topics such as cash management and VAT handling.
Beyond these foundations, the role will cover end-to-end financial management including budgeting, forecasting, P&L, and tax compliance, acting as a key business partner to local and regional teams. He/she ensures the reliability of financial data, supports investment decisions, and drives performance across the market.
Job Description:
Implementation and Development of the Italian subsidiary
- Definition and implementation of financial and accounting processes
- Preparation of accounting records and proactive collaboration with our external accounting partner
- Adaptation of Group tools to local requirements (Business Central, CEGID…)
- Implementation of reporting systems, management accounting, and financial monitoring processes
- Support for the team in all IT-related matters and coordination with external IT partners
- Build and develop the local Finance function by recruiting, onboarding and developing local finance teams
Lead financial reporting, performance analysis and P&L management
- Processing of travel expense reports and validation of payroll data
- Monitor payment transactions: cash flow reporting and cash planning
- Produce and analyze monthly and annual financial statements
- Ensure the quality and timeliness of financial closings
- Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and traceability of financial data
- Analyze variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts, and provide corrective recommendations
- Monitor monthly local P&L performance : proactive involvement in all business activities to ensure adherence, particularly to EBITDA budgets
- Deliver clear and relevant financial insights to the Local and Regional General Managers
- Prepare financial messages for regional and local governance bodies
Ensure and guarantee financial and tax compliance and assess financial risk
- Ownership of the annual closings in local GAAP, with the help of CPA
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, local tax regulations, and regional and Group financial policies
- Implement internal controls and financial procedures
- Coordinate external audits with auditors and tax advisors
- Identify and anticipate financial, tax, and compliance risks at local level, as well as macroeconomic, geopolitical, distributor dependency, reputational, and business continuity risks
Lead local financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Stock management across various retail locations and oversight of merchandise management systems, particularly Retail Pro and AGR
- Consolidate budgets from POS
- Lead budgeting, reforecasting and budgets
- Responsibility for product forecasting
- Support operational teams in building and monitoring their budgets
- Develop and optimize short-, medium-, and long-term financial planning processes for the market
- Prepare financial scenarios and analyses to support decision-making
Support decision making as a business partner
- Act as a financial partner to commercial, supply chain and HR teams
- Conduct profitability analyses, business cases, and investment studies (CAPEX, strategic projects), prioritize investments, recommend capital allocation trade-offs, and challenge high-impact strategic initiatives
- Provide financial insight to strategic and operational decisions
- Lead local financial governance with the Local GM, acting as an interface with local and regional governance bodies (Finance Executive Committee, Audit, etc.)
- Participate in market development and business model optimization discussions
- Work in close alignment with regional Finance teams to ensure consistency of reporting, standards, and policies
- Promote a culture of financial accountability, transparency, and rigor across the local market
Responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve depending on projects.
Candidate Profile:
Graduated from a master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, you have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury retail industry.
- Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling skills
- Proficient in financial reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, financial planning software)
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior executives
- Strong leadership and managerial abilities
- Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken
Diptyque is committed to diversity in all its forms and considers each application carefully.