Finance Director – Environmental Services Division (Italy)

About the role

The Finance Director will lead the finance function for the Environmental Services division in Italy, supporting both the local Ambiente team and the wider Applus+ Group. You will be responsible for operational finance, business planning, statutory reporting, tax and treasury, ensuring robust governance and insightful financial analysis.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Ambiente Board and senior management to enhance financial performance.
• Implement financial reporting and governance processes that meet corporate standards.
• Deliver monthly P&L and balance‑sheet reporting and produce the Monthly Performance Review pack for the Board.
• Develop, maintain and review divisional KPI dashboards, providing regular pipeline, trading and outturn updates.
• Support budgeting, business case development, forecasting and EBITDA optimisation.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance and treasury activities for Italy.
• Collaborate with Group finance experts in the UK and Spain to ensure alignment and best practice.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in finance leadership, preferably within a multi‑national or diversified environment.
• Strong knowledge of operational finance, statutory reporting, tax and treasury functions.
• Proven ability to work with senior executives and provide trusted financial advice.
• Deep understanding of the environmental services market and its commercial dynamics.
• Demonstrated track record of building high‑performing, tech‑enabled finance teams.

Required skills