Finance Manager

Requisition ID: 72615

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant

pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen

and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving

needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,

JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

## The team you will be a part of

The Accounting team establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organization's assets. Maintains accounting and financial records and reports, including general ledger, financial statements, regulatory and management reports.

## This role in summary

The Finance Manager will take 100% independent ownership of all day-to-day accounting, statutory, fiscal, and regulatory tasks for our Italian legal entity at our Mercallo site. As the entity navigates its next strategic lifecycle phase, this professional will ensure local compliance, manage regulatory filings, oversee the transition of operational activities, and maintain robust financial governance.

This role reports directly to Luxembourg-based finance leadership and offers an excellent opportunity to manage complex corporate compliance and entity restructuring processes.

## Your responsibilities will include

More specifically, the main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Entity Governance & Compliance: Manage the end-to-end statutory, regulatory, and fiscal lifecycle obligations of the Italian legal entity, ensuring full compliance with local authorities during transitional phases.
• Financial & Statutory Accounting: Lead day-to-day accounting, review accruals, and supervise corporate financial records. Prepare annual financial statements under Italian GAAP.
• Global Reporting Alignment: Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting inputs to the US parent company, adapting local financial data to group requirements.
• Tax & Treasury Oversight: Coordinate annual tax return compliance (in partnership with our outsourced tax provider). Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, statistical returns, and serve as the final monthly reviewer for F24 forms (vendors and remaining payroll allocations).
• Audit & Closure Readiness: Coordinate external audit processes, prepare comprehensive external audit deliverables, and systematically archive financial records to support long-term compliance requirements.
• Cash Flow Management: Coordinate entity cash flow availability, weekly forecasting, intercompany cost rebills, and intercompany reconciliations. Provide financial projections and interim accounts for group-wide entity management projects.

## Minimum requirements

• More specifically, the main tasks and responsibilities will include:
• Entity Governance & Compliance: Manage the end-to-end statutory, regulatory, and fiscal lifecycle obligations of the Italian legal entity, ensuring full compliance with local authorities during transitional phases.
• Financial & Statutory Accounting: Lead day-to-day accounting, review accruals, and supervise corporate financial records. Prepare annual financial statements under Italian GAAP.
• Global Reporting Alignment: Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting inputs to the US parent company, adapting local financial data to group requirements.
• Tax & Treasury Oversight: Coordinate annual tax return compliance (in partnership with our outsourced tax provider). Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT returns, statistical returns, and serve as the final monthly reviewer for F24 forms (vendors and remaining payroll allocations).
• Audit & Closure Readiness: Coordinate external audit processes, prepare comprehensive external audit deliverables, and systematically archive financial records to support long-term compliance requirements.
• Cash Flow Management: Coordinate entity cash flow availability, weekly forecasting, intercompany cost rebills, and intercompany reconciliations. Provide financial projections and interim accounts for group-wide entity management projects.

## Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience & Profile: We are seeking candidates with 3–5 years of experience at the finance or accounting manager level, with at least five years of total relevant accounting experience.
• Italian GAAP Expertise: A profound understanding of Italian GAAP statutory regulations, local tax compliance, and legal entity requirements is mandatory.
• US GAAP & Training: Prior experience with US GAAP is not required. The group will provide the necessary training and support to help the successful candidate adapt local records to corporate US reporting structures.
• Language Skills: Fluency in both Italian and English is mandatory. The hiring manager is based in Luxembourg; therefore, your CV must be submitted in English, and all interviews will be conducted in English.
• Autonomy & Resilience: A proven self-starter who can operate with minimal local supervision, manage tight institutional deadlines.
• Location & Contract: Ability to work on-site out of our Mercallo (VA) location under a 1-year fixed-term structure.
• Tech Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of SAP, or other ERP system, and Microsoft Office (Excel) is required.

## What we offer

Join our well-structured and consolidated team, where collaboration and excellence are deeply valued. You'll thrive in an international environment offering global career opportunities. Enjoy a supportive team spirit and positive atmosphere that fosters growth and innovation.

The anticipated salary range for this position is €58000 - € 70.000. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant skills, professional experience, and specific educational background and certifications.

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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.