Finance Manager Italy (m/w/d)

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €4\.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market\-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your Role

You own all finance operations for Symrise Italy, across accounting, tax, treasury, and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

You report to the Regional EAME Controller, work closely with the local Managing Director, lead one direct report, and serve as the key contact for auditors, banks, and authorities.

Accounting, Tax \& Compliance

• Ensure accurate and compliant bookkeeping according to local GAAP, IFRS, and corporate policies


• Oversee all tax matters including VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing


• Ensure compliance with local regulations and group requirements, including ESG, DAC6, IFRIC 23, and Pillar 2


• Reporting \& Planning


• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (Group and statutory)


• Prepare budgets and forecasts in line with group guidelines


• Support decision\-making with clear financial insights and analysis

• Manage cash flow, payment processes, and liquidity planning


• Oversee banking relationships and ensure efficient treasury operations


• Governance \& Controls


• Implement and maintain a strong internal control framework aligned with group standards


• Prepare documentation for board and shareholder meetings


• Ensure financial risk management, insurance coverage, and compliance processes

• Act as the key contact for auditors, banks, and local authorities


• Work closely with internal stakeholders across finance and business teams

• Fluent in English and Italian, able to work with local and global stakeholders


• 8–10 years of experience in finance, ideally in an international environment


• Strong accounting and tax expertise, including IFRS


• Hands\-on, structured, and comfortable owning a stand\-alone role


• Strong analytical mindset with a practical, business\-oriented approach


• Experience with accounting and reporting tools (e.g. Mago, HFM), plus advanced Excel skills


• Confident handling data and financial reporting processes

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well\-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

Job Reference: EA04527

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