Global HR Cost Controller & Insights Leader

Guala Closures Group; Milano; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Guala Closures is seeking an HR Cost Controller to join our international team in Milano. You will work across countries, Finance and HR to understand labor cost movements and build cost bridges, challenging assumptions and turning data into a clear business story.

The role owns the Group labor cost controlling process, ensuring accurate monitoring of personnel expenses worldwide and proposing corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in HR Controlling, Financial Controlling or FP&A.
• Solid experience in personnel cost controlling including headcount monitoring, budgeting and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills to identify cost drivers and provide actionable insights to management.
• Knowledge of labor cost components (salaries, bonuses, employer contributions).
• Experience in a matrix/international environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI and SAP are a plus.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Monitors global headcount and labor cost evolution.
• Validates new HC requests from countries and budgets.
• Analyzes labor cost forecasts and variance analysis.
• Leads monthly cost review calls with regional HR and Finance teams.
• Consolidates labor cost bridges and translates data into insights for Group management.
• Prepares regular executive reports highlighting gaps.
• Analyzes MBO accruals and releases.

Skills

5–7 years of professional experience

Solid experience in personnel costCont

Strong analytical skills

Experience in matrix and international

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Guala Closures is seeking an HR Cost Controller to join our international team in Milano. You will work across countries, Finance and HR to understand labor cost movements and build cost bridges, challenging assumptions and turning data into a clear business story.

The role owns the Group labor cost controlling process, ensuring accurate monitoring of personnel expenses worldwide and proposing corrective actions.