Senior Cost Controller

Generali Employee Benefits - GEB; Assago; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Redion Employee Benefits in Assago (Italy) is hiring a Senior Cost Controller to support cost governance and financial performance. You will work with business stakeholders to monitor expenses, prepare cost reports, and assist in budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Excel proficiency, and knowledge of ERP/reporting tools. The position is permanent, based in Assago, with an annual gross base salary of EUR 45,000–€50,000.

Competenze

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for finance and non-finance audiences.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools is beneficial.

Mansioni

• Monitor and analyse operating expenses and cost trends.
• Prepare cost reports, dashboards and variance analyses vs budget/forecast.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost allocation processes.
• Collaborate with functions to challenge expenditures and promote cost awareness.
• Assist month-end/year-end closing related to expenses and provisions.
• Contribute to cost management improvements and ad hoc analyses.

Conoscenze

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Excel & financial modelling

ERP & reporting tools

CCH Tagetik knowledge

Autonomy

English fluency

Formazione

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA or equivalent advantageous

Strumenti

SAP

Power BI

Oracle

CCH Tagetik

Descrizione del lavoro

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in 50 countries in the world the Generali Group is one of the most significant players in the global insurance and the asset management industry. Generali supports each firm to innovate and grow with full investment autonomy ensuring they are set up to develop sustainable and innovative solutions. With the stability of Generali Group backing, the platform enables investors to access distinctive strategies and experts' insights.

Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network is now Redion Employee Benefits, a Generali Company.

We are Redion. This is not a new company or a restructuring. This is our new global name — one brand for Europ Assistance and Generali Employee Benefits (GEB) Network, bringing together our insurance, assistance, and employee benefits services worldwide. Our vision: to be the world’s premier care partner.

Redion Employee Benefits is the global platform dedicated to the human capital of multinational corporations and, following the acquisition of Swiss Life Network earlier in 2026, the undisputed worldwide leader in employee benefits.

For more information, please visit our website www.redion.com/eb

** We are looking for a Senior Cost Controller to join our Finance Team. Application must be submitted in English **

As Senior Cost Controller,you will play a key role in supporting the financial performance and cost governance of Redion EB. You will closely collaborate with business stakeholders across the organization to ensure accurate cost monitoring, reporting and planning processes, including (but not limited to):

• Monitor and analyse operating expenses, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement;
• Prepare periodic cost reports, management dashboards and variance analyses versus budget and forecast;
• Support annual budgeting & forecasting exercises;
• Partner with business functions to challenge expenditures and promote cost awareness across the organization;
• Perform cost allocation analyses and contribute to the continuous enhancement of cost management methodologies;
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to expenses, accruals and provisions;
• Contribute to financial planning, management reporting and performance monitoring activities;
• Participate in process improvement and cost optimization initiatives;
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and presentations for management and decision-making purposes.

The above list is not limitative and may be amended/adapted at any time by the Employer, at its own discretion, in accordance with the business needs.

Why should you join us?

Because here, your ideas matter, your contribution is visible, and your growth is supported. You'll join an ambitious, international team that is transforming employee benefits while keeping people at the heart of everything we do. At Redion EB, careers are built, not just jobs filled.

We give our people the opportunity to learn, grow, lead, and make an impact. From developing specialist expertise to leading international projects, taking on broader responsibilities, or stepping into management roles, we actively support career progression at every stage.

If you're looking for an employer that invests in your future while giving you the freedom to make a difference today, we'd love to meet you.

What we are looking for

• strong analytical mindset combined with ability to translate complex financial information into clear and actionable business insights;
• proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively at different organizational levels;
• excellent communication and presentation skills, with the capability to engage both finance and non-finance audiences;
• advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling techniques;
• strong business acumen and understanding of financial performance drivers;
• experience with ERP systems and reporting/visualisation tools (e.g. SAP, Power BI, Oracle or similar solutions) is considered an advantage;
• knowledge of the software CCH Tagetik is highly considered;
• high level of autonomy, accountability and attention to detail;
• fluent in English and any other language would be considered an asset.

Ideal background would be

• 7 years of experience in Cost Controlling or related finance functions;
• previous experience within the insurance, reinsurance or broader financial services;
• proven track record of supporting senior management through financial analysis, forecasting and performance management activities;
• university degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline;
• exposure to strategic initiatives, transformation programmes or finance process improvement projects will be considered a plus;
• professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent) represent an additional advantage.

The recruitment and selection process will be conducted in full compliance with the principles of equal opportunity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. This position is open to all candidates regardless of gender and welcomes applications from individuals belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99.

This is a permanent position, based in Assago (Italy), covered by the CCNL ANIA and is at the Impiegato V level.

Annual gross base salary offered for this position ranges from EUR 45,000.00 to EUR 50,000.00 (final package will be confirmed individually to the final selected candidate, in line with the profile and the adequation with the position requirements).

Redion Employee Benefits’ commitment for recruiting:

Redion Employee Benefits is committed to promote equal opportunities in employment.

Candidates will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

At Generali and Redion, we believe that it is our differences that make the difference.

At the heart of everything we do, we value the fact that we are all human beings, unique in our own ways, bringing different cultures, lifestyles, mindsets, and preferences.

Our commitment is to leverage this Diversity to create long-term value, to be innovative, sustainable, to make the difference for our people, our clients, our partners as well as our communities.

We strive to promote a culture where D&I is embedded in how we work and do business every day.

All of us around the world are taking actions every day to create an inclusive and accessible workplace, where every person feels empowered to take ownership, to challenge biases and lead the transformation with a human touch.

Redion Employee Benefits endeavours to contact candidates within 21 days of application. However, if you do not hear back after 3 weeks then please assume on this occasion, unfortunately, you have not been successful.

Personal data collected will be strictly used for recruitment purpose only. All unsuccessful applications will be destroyed max. 3 months after this recruitment campaign closing.

You can consult our candidate’s Privacy notice here: https://www.geb.com/privacy-notice-job-applicants