Medical devices / Biotech HealthcareSorin Group Italia srl a wholly-owned subsidiary of LivaNova PLCNASDAQ quoted$1'107M turnover4'000 employeespresence in more than 100 countries worldwide600 employees only Saluggia's plant€317M SGI srl turnover============================================I joined Livanova as maternity leave replacement (fixed term) and then confirmed as permanent contract.I am responsible for the correct cost control within OPEX Departments (Research & Development, Clinical, Quality, General & Administrative, Marketing, Regulatory) of Heart Valves BU and plant, consolidating the information in the outlooks/quarterly forecasts and in the monthly accounting closures. The main activities are as follows:- Analysis and control of the OPEX cost performance;- Finance business partner for Clinical/Regulatory/Quality/Marketing/R&D within the HV business unit perimeter;- SAP structure maintenance (authorization levels, cost centers, hierarchies);- Providing financial and strategic support to the business;- Support in the handover phase of the new Plant Controller (Jan '18) and cross-function support on industrial controlling matters;- Preparation & reporting of expenses to management;- Full year closing forecasts (quarterly based) & quarter outlooks (monthly based);- Monthly closing activities as accruals, costs' allocations, accounting practices monitoring in accordance to SOX guidance;- Active partecipation on "Finance transformation" projects, such as OPEX cost consolidation tool & automatic upload of monthly reporting closing; - Close interaction at executive level.

Swiss fashion luxury brand - owned by a privately held business group (JAB Holding Company)380MCHF turnover172 stores across Europe, North America, Asia & Oceania1.600 employees67 country (retail, wholesale, e-commerce)============================================As a Supply Chain Controller, I worked with the Business Support Director, reporting directly to the CFO / COO. Thanks to my accounting background & my financial thinking, I was an influential reference of the team concerning “finance” matters, furthermore preparing reports & production insight for CFO / COO.The main activities were as follows:- Part of the Logistic Negotiation Team (together with Jimmy Choo Supply), 1.1M CHF savings 2016 vs. 2015 on transport costs;- Weekly operation report set up, in accordance to Kaizen (lean manufacturing) teachings;- Standard cost control, approval & maintenance;- Variance analysis on industrial costs, ACT vs. STD;- Development & presentation of monthly results, budget variances and ad hoc analysis;- Inbound & Outbound cost analysis, agreements with logistic providers;- Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business;- Weekly cash management of the Supply Department (Shoes, Accessories, Ready to Wear), compliant to cash flow forecasting assumptions;- Producing monthly management accounts and join regular business review;- P&L & Balance sheet planning;- Preparation & reporting of income and expense to senior management;- Full control of the subsidiary Zagliani (accessories - leather goods);- Overseeing all aspects of industrial control & Supply Chain control in the business.

Italian fashion retailer - held by private equity fund (Oaktree Capital Management)225M€ turnover160 stores1.700 employees============================================I was involved in Debt Restructuring agreement activities, in compliance with Italian bankruptcy law (article 182-bis), such as:- Business Plan preparation and presentation- Banks / Stakeholders presentations- Support to other consultants involved in this processI was the main office reference of controllers team (5 people) concerning financial matters, furthermore preparing ad hoc reports/projects for CEO and overseeing all aspects of financial control in the business. The other key responsibilities of my role were: - Annual budget process and monthly forecast of business performances- Robust control of monthly reporting and gap analysis- Medium and long term cash flow forecasting- Close interaction at Executive levelI also supported the Head of Controlling in order to manage the human resources of my office and likewise coordinating the preparation of monthly finance reports.

I completed the auditor apprenticeship at the accounting firm of dr. Fabio Margara, which allowed me to finish the career path started with KPMG. My main responsibilities were:- Preparation of working papers in accordance with the Italian auditing standards- Assistance in the preparation of quarterly reports (ex art 14 D.lgs n.39/2010)- Financial statements audit as Statutory Auditors of SMEsI also provided my experience at KPMG in order to share my knowledge and to enhance accounting firm’s professional practices.

Big Four Audit Firm - Professional Services Company20% of Professional Services market share in Italy============================================I worked for about 2 and a half years at KPMG, reaching the internal qualification of “SA2” with average rating of my performances of “SP+” (a level below the excellence). The main responsibilities of this work were: - Detection and mapping of business procedures - Assessment of corporate internal control through the use of sampling methods- Financial statements audits & consolidated financial statements audits - Quarterly audits (Vietti's assignments)- Verify the proper application of Italian GAAP / IAS-IFRS mainly in Industrial and Retail marketsThe experience in this Big4 has greatly contributed to my education as a man and as a professional, but the desire to live different professional realities and see what is beyond “the consulting” made me choose a change of career path.

Italian industrial Company - Cement & Aggregates300M€ turnoverQuoted on the Borsa Italiana - italian stock exchange============================================Here I had the opportunity to work for a great reality of my community, approaching for the first time the Controlling activities and responsibilities.