Senior Cost Controlling Analyst

Place of work
Karadžičova 12, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

The Corporate Solutions Cost Controlling team leads the business unit's effort on non-technical expense planning, projection, and reporting, while also serving as a port-of-call for many expense related topics. We deliver timely and accurate information on cost development against targets in effort to hold teams accountable to budget and enable senior management to better steer the business.

The Cost Controlling Team is looking for a highly motivated person who is interested in working in a demanding and changing environment.

The position will enable the holder to gain in depth knowledge about administrative expenses at Swiss Re as well as the Corporate Solutions expense plans and how they are managed to support desired growth in a profitable manner.

This position will support Corporate Solutions Cost Controlling in all matters that relate to Corporate Solutions non-technical expenses

Core tasks include:

Reporting
• Prepare and distribute monthly expense reporting packages to senior management including commentary on variance drivers based on detailed ledger analysis of actual expenses reported compared to plan or latest projection

Planning
• Assist Corporate Solutions Cost Controller in developing and submitting a budget plan that is within the annual target established for the function by working closely with Global Cost Controlling, Human Resources, Corporate Solutions Cost Center Owners, FP&A Managers, and Corporate Solutions DOO/ CFO
• File quarterly projections reflecting latest expectations and needed adjustments

Service Cost Accounting / Other
• Support all ad-hoc requests related to Corporate Solutions non-technical expenses
• Maintain the organizational structure and signing authority related to the departments and global cost centers within the Corporate Solutions function
• Support Service Cost Accounting Activities
• Support Corporate Solutions Finance IT initiative (CorFiT) and other Finance projects as needed

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Upper intermediate (B2)

Personality requirements and skills

Educational/Professional
o University graduate with a primary or higher degree (or equivalent), preferably in finance/accounting/economics
o Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience (Cost Controlling / Cost Management / Financial Analysis)

Key skills and knowledge
o Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver quality output on short deadlines and manage details without losing site of the "big picture"
o Strong communication skills, in particular ability to summarize complex technical issues to a non-expert audience. Flexibility to work in both a collaborative team environment as well as independently
o Capable of building trust with all areas of the business
o Agile and flexible, ability to operate within a changing environment. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and prioritize
o Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
o Stress resilient, with the ability to work independent
o Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Word
o Ability to manage details without losing sight of the "big picture"
o Demonstrate personal accountability for area of responsibility

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Brief description of the company

As the world's leading and most diversified global reinsurer, we offer as our core business financial services products that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress. Our company was founded in Zurich, Switzerland in 1863, and operates in more than 25 countries and provides its expertise and services to clients throughout the world. We combine financial strengths with experience, knowledge and creative thought to explore new opportunities in the interests of our clients, staff and shareholders.

Number of employees

1700 and more employees

Company address

Contact

Contact person: Lucia Vargova

ID: 2806555  Posting date: 14.2.2017