Consolidated IFRS and CSRD Reporting Senior Manager

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General description of the role
Reporting to the Consolidated IFRS and CSRD Reporting Senior Director, this position will be responsible for a variety of duties related to IFRS Consolidation and CSRD reporting as described in more details below. 
The role offers the opportunity to join the Group Finance department in the Milan-based headquarters of a major FTSEMIB listed company operating in the global Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry. The person will work closely with other members of the Campari Finance community around the world, spanning global, regional and local Finance teams, with the opportunity to automate, improve and make major impacts on current reporting, consolidation processes and financial disclosure.

Key responsibilities and objectives

1.IFRS reports

• Assist in the preparation of Campari Group IFRS annual report composed of the Management report and the Consolidated financial statements and Davide Campari-Milano N.V. company only financial statements as well as Business model, Risk management and Internal Control System, Governance and Sustainability statements (please follow  here for reference to the Annual report at 31 December 2024). 
• Assist in the preparation of Campari Group IFRS interim reports at 31 March, 30 September and 30 June also including the preparation of management comments related to actual business performances on sales, profit & loss, net financial position, operating working capital and cash flows.
• Assist in in-depth analyses of the actual data, also leveraging the GBS Finance Consolidation Service department, to ensure high quality disclosures in full compliance with IFRS and market regulations to meet stakeholders’ requirements.
• Assist in in-depth analyses of the business drivers underlying consolidated results (both economic and financial) coordinating with Group FP&A, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations departments, to support the development of consistent messaging for external disclosure.

2.Consolidation process and systems

• Manage the on-going process aimed at guaranteeing the preparation of the Campari Group Annual reporting in the electronic single report package format (‘ESEF package’), liaising with consultants and external auditors.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors including the audit process and assist in the definition of the audit scope audit of all Group companies.
• Manage the on-going process aimed at updating and maintaining the IT systems used to deliver the quarterly IFRS reporting (BPC, SAP Group Reporting, Workiva).
• Manage consolidation entries and prepare the consolidated financial statements.
• Assist the integration of newly acquired companies, including representation of Purchase Price Acquisition adjustments and postings liaising with Corporate Finance department.
• Participate as key stakeholder in all system-related activities such as S4/Group Reporting roll out (incl. new acquired company), define the management of the global chart of accounts, reporting hierarchies, consolidation mappings and other processes/controls supporting the submission of actual data.
• Analyze the accounting impacts of M&A deals, reorganizations, Route-to-Market changes, etc. liaising with internal project teams.

3.Group reporting guidelines 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the current accounting and reporting frame, in compliance with Group accounting principles (IFRS), liaising with the local Finance community and the external auditors.
• Ensure full compliance of newly introduced/modified IFRS.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of improvements as appropriate, to simplify, standardize and streamline existing processes related to consolidation and reporting.
• Develop internal training programs to guarantee an efficient use of Group IT tools used for actual consolidation purposes.

4.CSRD reports

• Contribute to the preparation of Campari Group’s Sustainability Statements, aligning with CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of new sustainability disclosures, collaborating closely with the Corporate Sustainability Department to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, overseeing the audit process related to sustainability topics to ensure compliance and transparency.

Key relationships
Internal: Global Business Service organization, Group and local FP&A departments, Investor Relations & Corporate Finance, Corporate Sustainability, Tax, Legal, IT, HR, Product Supply Chain, Sales and Marketing.
External: external auditors and consultants involved in projects.

Experience required

• Around 5-6 years audit experience in a Big 4 auditing firm, with experience in listed, multinational and industrial companies, with application of IFRS and CSRD.
• Audit experience shall be strengthened by finance experience in industrial corporations, including assignments in Shared Service Center, Consolidation or FP&A and knowledge of accounting and reporting processes including sustainability area.
• Strong experience in managing preparation of disclosure notes to separate and consolidated Financial Statements and of management comments, is a must.

Education and Professional skills

• Economics or Business Administration Degree with major/dissertation in Finance.
• Fluency of English is a must, another language (Italian, French, Spanish) is appreciated.
• Proficient use of MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP/S4 and BPC/Group Reporting consolidation tools is appreciated.
• Knowledge of Workiva is a plus.
• Familiar with working in a matrix organization. 

Functional skills 

• Result oriented: ability to prioritize workload to achieve objectives under tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Strong communication and persuasion skills (active listening, understanding, and responding effectively to stakeholders; maintaining effective lines of communication, ensuring quality of information shared and tailoring communication to audience).
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of business trends.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Pragmatic, hands-on approach, problem solver.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate the efforts of others and work well with people at a wide range of levels.
• International mindset: ability to work cross functions and cultures. 

Other requirements
Availability to travel, if requested, for specific assignments (up to 20% of the time).

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

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