Francesco Carimati

Finance Manager @ Rifer srl

Greater Varese Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a proactive and entrepreneurial professional with a strong passion for Finance, Accounting, and Controlling. I’m always eager to take on new challenges that push me to learn, adapt, and grow — both professionally and personally. Curiosity drives me. I enjoy stepping into new and sometimes unconventional situations where I can develop creative solutions and expand my perspective. My experiences studying and working in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have deepened my appreciation for international and multicultural environments. I see cultural diversity not as a barrier, but as a valuable opportunity for exchange and growth. Over time, I’ve honed my organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence. I’m motivated by continuous learning and by contributing meaningfully to ambitious, forward-thinking projects.

Experience

  • Finance Manager at RiFER Srl
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • UBS (Full-time · 7 yrs 5 mos)
    • Associate Director - Group Accounting and Controlling
      Aug 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Global Business Operability (Apr 2021 - Dec 2022) - Managed business operability for the firm’s global financial database and reporting warehouse, ensuring seamless dataflow processing aligned with target data models and business requirements. - Optimized and automated controls and standard procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing delivery timelines. - Collaborated with Finance IT, Operations, and Group Internal Audit to assess and resolve critical business and technical issues. - Provided training and operational support to UBS entities across the APAC region. Finance Projects Switzerland (Aug 2019 - Mar 2021) - Implemented accounting and reporting processes within a strategic finance transformation project. - Developed financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Swiss GAAP. - Strengthened audit and SOX compliance by implementing best practices.

    • Authorized Officer - Group Accounting and Controlling
      Aug 2015 - Jul 2019 · 4 yrs

      Competence Centre Interest (Sep 2018 - Jul 2019) - Streamlined the interest reporting process, achieving significant time savings during financial close. - Conducted financial analysis on interest results, performing plausibility controls and presenting findings to regional controlling. - Supported IT project implementation, acting as a liaison between client advisors and business units. Competence Centre Balance Sheet & Provisions (Aug 2015 - Aug 2018) - Managed financial close processes under IFRS and Swiss GAAP, performing analytical reviews and variance assessments. - Developed and automated reporting processes, reducing operational risk and improving turnaround times. - Partnered with business units and IT to implement new accounting and reporting requirements. - Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures; successfully offshored multiple routine processes.

  • Milacron (1 yr 3 mos)
    • Assistant Financial Controller
      Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 · 11 mos

      - Preparation of Financial statements according to HGB and Consolidated Financial statements according to US-GAAP; - General Ledger accounts and all month- and year-end bookings (accruals, inventory and revenue recognition adjustments, etc.); - Intercompany A/P, A/R, and loan accounts reconciliation; - Sales margin and KPI calculations; Cash-flow plan and treasury management; - Sales, New Orders, Cost, and expenditure reporting; - Fair Market Value calculations; - Audit and SOX procedures documentation management. - Preparazione del bilancio civilistico e consolidato secondo principi contabili tedeschi (HGB) e statunitensi (US-GAAP); - Contabilità generale, rettifiche di magazzino, immobilizzazioni, scritture di chiusura; - Riconciliazioni transazioni Intercompany; - Calcolo dei margini di vendita e KPI; - Gestione tesoreria, rapporti con le banche e cash-flow management; - Attività di reporting riguardanti: vendite, ordini in entrata, costi di produzione e del personale; - Calcolo del Fair Market Value; - Preparazione documentazione per Audit e SOX

    • Accountant
      May 2014 - Jul 2015 · 1 yr 3 mos

      Accounting, gestione ciclo attivo e passivo merci, accantonamenti e ratei passivi, calcolo Fair Market Value, reporting verso Intercompany e Corporate. General Ledger accounts, supplier, and customers invoices bookings, Fair Market Value calculations, Inventory accruals, and reporting to Milacron subsidiaries and headquarter.

  • Analyst at Deloitte
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 · 4 mos

    Audit and financial consulting, Global Financial Services Industry (GFSI)

  • Intern at COE - Hôpital Saint François at FONDAZIONE CENTRO ORIENTAMENTO EDUCATIVO
    Mar 2013 - Jun 2013 · 4 mos

    Attività svolte: - Creazione di un sistema di rendicontazione delle scorte di medicinali ed apparecchiature medicali; - Gestione delle scorte e distribuzione di medicinali e materiale medico ai reparti in base ai fabbisogni; - Acquisto di medicinali all'ingrosso e fissazione del conseguente prezzo di vendita al dettaglio; - Pagamento di salari, tasse e contributi ai dipendenti.