VP finance persona
Reports to CFO, owns the budget cycle, signs purchase orders over EUR 25k — merch lives in opex with the strictest audit trail.
Who they are
VP Finance reports to CFO, runs FP&A, treasury and accounting, sits on procurement governance committee. In role 8-15 years, often ex-Big-4. Owns budgeting, monthly close and PO approval over a defined threshold. KPI: budget variance below 2%, days-sales-outstanding, audit-clean Big-4 opinion.
What they want from a supplier
Wants: PO line-items mapped to general-ledger accounts on the invoice, supplier SOC2/ISO 27001 declarations on file, three-bid procurement traceability for spend over EUR 25k, electronic invoicing per local statute, full audit pack at year-end. Hates: ad-hoc credit-card buys that show up in expense reports with no receipt, surprise rush-fees that blow the budget line.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. MOQ tier 100/250. Lead 5-8 days, rush +35%. Production hub: Milano.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5-8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3-5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.