Finance manager (Milan)

Agilité is looking for a finance manager to join its team in Milan, with the new colleague taking on the important role of estimating the costs of future works.

Agilité is hiring for a finance manager to join its team in Milan, with the new colleague taking on the important role of estimating the costs of future works. They are responsible for analysing the costs of construction projects to ensure the business can successfully respond to tenders.

As Agilité’s reputation and portfolio continue to grow, the Finance Manager will be accountable for overseeing budgets, monitoring costs and profit margins and guiding senior executives in making sound business decisions in both the short and long term.

Key responsibilities will include managing each project’s overall financial position and matching it – or improving upon – pre-agreed targets, while also keeping an accurate track of all expenses, liabilities and projected costs through financial management tools.

Agilité is a pan-European commercial interiors and fit‑out specialist, operating as a general contractor across multiple European markets. We deliver office, retail and hospitality projects for international clients, combining strong local delivery with centrally coordinated expertise.

Known for our resourceful problem‑solving approach, Agilité works collaboratively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to deliver sustainable, high‑quality projects that meet exacting operational and commercial standards.

With 86 full‑time employees across France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and the United Kingdom, our international team supports turnkey projects for brands expanding, relocating or improving their spaces across the continent.

Agilité is fully devoted to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our customers and users. We love to see our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness; we therefore aim to continue to build a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking; regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability.

Join one of Europe’s leaders in refurbishment and the creation of unique spaces. Agilité breathes new life into spaces for world‑leading brands, and it’s the people behind the projects, and the processes underpinning the people which make us different – that, and our B Corp certification.

What it takes to be a finance manager at Agilité? Key responsibilities.

• Managing preliminary and resource costs, with a strong understanding of project contractual terms
• Predicting and identifying future risks, opportunities and associated costs or revenues
• Identifying and quantifying the costs and activities required for all works included in the specifications and bills of quantities, considering production time, materials and labour
• Taking ownership of project profitability by allocating budgets for each element of a construction project
• Supervising changes to the financial aspects of ongoing project deliveries
• Analysing the legal, technical and financial risks of each project
• Researching and proposing technical and economic solutions
• Selecting companies and proposing partnerships
• Managing communications and relationships with internal and external technical and purchasing departments
• Evaluating the profitability and viability of projects, making recommendations to the delivery team
• Participating in the preliminary financial phase of projects
• Consulting with suppliers, including organising and analysing offers
• Researching and analysing financial reports and market trends
• Establishing and maintaining financial policies and procedures for Agilité
• Tracking the company’s financial health and performance to identify areas for potential improvement

Technical skills.

• Knowledge of local regulations
• Ability to critically analyse project documentation
• Ability to work independently, managing your own time and workload
• Experience working on construction and architectural projects
• Having a can‑do attitude, with the perseverance and self‑determination to manage situations of conflict and change
• Adapting behaviour according to different situations and environments
• Communicating clearly and effectively, with the ability to tailor messaging and approach to a wide range of audiences
• Fostering effective collaboration and productive working relationships
• Staying well organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Adjusting workloads and activities in line with project developments, deadlines and evolving business requirements
• Remaining client‑oriented
• Working analytically and concisely
• Thinking creatively and innovatively
• Working rigorously.

Additional skills.

• Self‑driven, persevering and performance oriented,
• Adaptable according to environments, situations, and people,
• A team leader,
• Flexible prioritise and re‑prioritise activities and organisation in the face of changes and constraints,
• Customer oriented,
• Creative with a great sense of innovation,
• Rigorous and organised,
• You know the technical and organisational rules of the art in the field of construction.

Qualifications.

• Architect, engineer or quantity surveyor, or studies in business school, specialising in the construction sector
• At least 5 years’ experience as a finance manager
• Fluency in Italian and English. Any other European language would be an asset.

Compensation and benefits (Italy)

• Salary range: €37,000 - 45,000
• Annual bonus
• Meal Vouchers and sport allowance
• Remote working up to two days per week
• Annual ski trip and company social events
• Energetic and dynamic work environment
• Purpose‑driven work with a focus on making a positive impact.

We’re a growing organisation that creates spaces where people can live, work, and play.

With a solid reputation as a general contractor and fit‑out company – for both tertiary and commercial spaces – we strive to include sustainability into our building processes. Our ethos centres around futureproofing our projects – and at the heart of that is our diverse team.

We’ve built a reputation as ‘the resourceful problem solver’ – a trusted partner which anticipates, and mitigates, issues before they arise, and one which is built on a culture of honesty, ambition, and trust.

There’s no denying that the commercial interiors sector is often complex, especially when working on a continent‑wide scale. We’ve therefore built a network of best‑in‑class professionals, suppliers, and consultants, experienced in delivering high quality space planning, design, build and construction services.

Agilité is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of experts that will reflect our customers and users. We enjoy nothing more than seeing our employees thrive in an atmosphere of togetherness. We therefore aim to continue building a diverse workforce and foster different perspectives and unique ways of thinking – regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability.

Interested in working with us?

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