ERG Media
ERG Media
ERG Media is a publishing company creating photography-led books and stories across luxury, automotive, fashion, and lifestyle. Founded in 2017, the company pairs editorial work with design and sells books, photography, and related merchandise through its Shopify e-commerce store. Its small team works across publishing and online retail.

Fractional Financial Controller, Inventory Business — Milan Hybrid

ERG Media seeks a fractional controller to manage inventory finance across multiple entities and currencies. The role covers monthly close, reconciliations, COGS, profitability reporting, and cash forecasting.

Tavsif

  • Lead the group’s monthly close, setting clear cut-offs and prioritizing intercompany reconciliations.
  • Reconcile bank accounts, cards, Shopify and Stripe payouts, while overseeing payables, receivables, and expense controls across entities and currencies.
  • Manage inventory valuation, landed costs, and cost of goods sold for book print runs and retail stock.
  • Reconcile costs from third-party warehouses and wholesale partners.
  • Prepare project and client profitability reports for creative work, including production, travel, and freelance costs.
  • Provide the COO and founder with a monthly management pack covering cash and liquidity forecasts.
  • Maintain the group chart of accounts and cost-centre structure.
  • Support the selection of reporting and consolidation tools.
  • Serve as the primary contact for external accountants and regional tax advisers.
  • Keep the scope of work for external advisers focused and clearly defined.
  • Identify anomalies, margin changes, and cash-conversion concerns early.

Talablar

  • Formal accountancy qualification or training, such as dottore commercialista, ACCA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience as a financial controller or finance manager.
  • Practical finance experience in an inventory-based business involving physical products, COGS, and third-party logistics.
  • Experience managing multiple entities and currencies, including intercompany reconciliations.
  • Proficiency with modern cloud accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks Online.
  • Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
  • Fluent English.
  • Italian language skills are a strong advantage.
  • Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
  • Experience in professional services or a creative agency is a plus.
  • Experience with Shopify and payment providers such as Stripe, PayPal, or Wise is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Dutch or Italian GAAP, or US LLC or Japanese GK reporting through advisers, is a plus.
  • A Partita IVA or independent consultant structure is a plus.

Imtiyozlar

  • Fractional freelance engagement for 2–3 days per week.
  • Retainer and hourly arrangements are both considered.
  • Remote-friendly working arrangement within EU time zones.
  • Occasional workdays at the Milan office.
  • Initial 12-month engagement with a review checkpoint after three months.
  • Flexible start date in October or November 2026.
  • Direct access to company leadership.
  • Full responsibility for finance across a growing creative group.

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