Senior IT Project Financial Controller

Within the new established Group Shared Services Financial Controlling function in the Group Chief Financial Office area, we are looking for a talented and proactive resource to join the team.

The resource will support the team in the financial controlling of the Group IT projects and related software factories.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Managing the budget of an important Group finance transformation project
• Overseeing all the stages of project procurement-to-pay process, including assessment of initial business requirements, budget checks, formalization of contracts and supplier orders, delivery confirmation and invoice payment
• Overseeing and ensure accurate Project Management and accounting for project-based revenue and percentage-of-completion accounting where applicable
• Leading the annual budgeting, forecasting and periodic reporting activities for Group IT projects
• Providing methodological oversight to project teams in terms of accounting principle and compliance regulations

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Business, or Engineering
• 8-10 years of professional experiences in Finance, with specific experience in IT project management and project financial planning
• Fluency in Italian and English

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, work organization, time management skills
• Ability to work in a team and good communication skills
• Ensure ability to deliver according to the assigned deadlines

Company Profile

Generali Group Head Office is the guidelining unit of the Generali Group, one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, Generali is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 82.5 billion in 2023. With around 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.