At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As a Financial Controller, you will work alongside other team members, having a chance to demonstrate your interest, skills and proactivity in a dynamic and creative environment. You will operate within an international framework, collaborating with colleagues from other EMEA Studios. 

Financial Controllers at AKQA work in partnership with different roles within the Administration and Management Control team, providing support to a wide range of operational tasks. 

Located in our studio at H-Farm Campus, in Roncade (near Venice, Italy), you will join a disciplined cross-functional team and environment which fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Revenue recognition based on estimates to complete, received from the delivery team.
• Review of the accuracy of the cost bookings.
• Support with the costs and revenue budgeting to the Finance Director.
• Support in rolling forecasts to the Finance Director.
• Accounts management in preparation of the month-end reporting.
• Management of audits (statutory, internal, compliance).
• Reconciliation of accrued and deferred revenues.
• Management and administration of the finance timesheet tool.
• Review and management of the compliance documentation.
• Preparation and review of the month-end report, both profit & loss and balance sheet.
• Analysis of billability and utilization of the team.

All activities will be compliant with our International group standards.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Accuracy, integrity and the ability to work within specific deadlines are your keys to succeed in this role.
• Advanced understanding of accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (no macro or VBA required).
• Preferred knowledge of SAP and PowerBI.
• You are willing to learn new tools.
• Driven by enthusiasm and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment, you demonstrate proactiveness and accountability in every task you are assigned.
• You have a positive, collaborative spirit and a hands-on attitude.
• Proven planning and organisation skills: able to prioritise workload.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian.

 Explore our extensive range of benefits here. 

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.