Controller (m/f/d)* - IT Controlling Business Partners

In the division Reinsurance Controlling (RIC), the responsibilities of controlling and management reporting are bundled together to ensure a uniform controlling process. RIC advises the Reinsurance Committee (RC), RI-CEO and the RI-CFO in respect of the current economics of the Reinsurance Segment and proper allocation of resources

The IT Controlling department acts as the Global Process Owner for IT expenses and is responsible for budgeting and cost allocation processes.

The IT Controlling Business Partner team, part of the IT Controlling department, is in charge of all financial analysis for the Reinsurance IT organisation globally. The team’s key stakeholders are the IT senior management (department heads) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as well as the reinsurance CFO. Main tasks are the annual IT Budget Planning Process (Run) and the regular reporting to IT and Business Stakeholders (Plan, Forecast, Actuals). Furthermore, the Business Partner team identifies, analyses, steers and consults on cost saving measures and further improvements (also via global best practices or IT benchmarking) of the IT expense base.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated professional with a focused customer orientation and strong analytical mindset to manage and serve a dedicated IT department in regard to IT finance steering and related regular tasks and ad-hoc challenges.

YOUR JOB

• Assessing the development of IT expenses and presenting the findings to the IT senior management and other stakeholders (e.g. Board of Management, local CFOs, internal and external clients) in standard reports and ad-hoc analyses
• Supporting the IT management in the “day-to-day” management of their expense budgets by identifying and analyzing trends and developments, as well as deriving appropriate recommendations and possible countermeasures
• Coordinating and executing the cost and staff planning for the serviced IT units; challenge budget and staff requirements for the serviced IT entity
• Prepare and facilitate quarterly forecast meetings on budget development with IT management
• Close cooperation, interaction and alignment with stakeholders and related key functions (e.g. RIC-internally (IT-Finance Operations), OCIO (Office of the CIO), Tax, Legal, Audit, …)

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in an economics discipline or information technologies
• Several years of experience in IT and/or finance
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
• Sound knowledge of SAP/CO, SAP BW, Power BI is a plus
• Strong and convincing communicator, highly skilled in dealing with multiple interfaces, especially in the international organization
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Fluent business English; German (basic knowledge a plus)

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
• Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
• Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

• Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
• Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
• Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
• Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
• Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Sascha Srbecky, Human Resources