Business Controller

Business Controller Milano, Italia Join our Finance Division at AXA XL Italy as a Business Controller and become a pivotal driver of our strategic success

In this role, you will be a strategic partner for our business, responsible for driving financial insights and supporting key business decisions

You’ll be responsible for developing comprehensive financial analyses, monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring our operations stay aligned with our ambitious strategic goals

If you are motivated to thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences the future growth of a leading company and you are passionate about turning numbers into strategic value, this could be your next step

What you’ll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include

Financial Planning & Analysis Develop, analyze, and interpret key financial metrics to support strategic decision-making

Prepare regular financial reports highlighting performance against strategic goals and KPIs

Forecast financial outcomes aligned with the company’s strategic roadmap

Own the data and workflows of the Financial Planning & Analysis tool during closings and forecasts, ensuring that premium estimates are accurately integrated into the planning model

Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Support the Distribution team with in-depth market share analysis and data-driven support for business decisions Monitor and track critical business metrics, including revenue, profitability, and operational efficiency

Create dashboards and visual reports to communicate performance insights to leadership

Identify variances from strategic targets and provide actionable recommendations

Strategic Roadmap Oversight: Evaluate financial implications of strategic projects and investments

Ensure alignment of financial reporting with strategic milestones and objectives

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business units to understand operational metrics and incorporate them into financial analysis and monitor progress against strategic initiatives

This position reports to the Finance Manager, Italy

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Solid and proven ability to interpret financial data, build models, and generate insights to support strategic decisions

Aptitude for understanding business goals and evaluating the financial implications of strategic initiatives

Proficiency in creating clear dashboards and reports to communicate performance metrics effectively

Advanced Excel with financial modelling, PowerPoint skills, and experience with BI tools (Power BI or Tableau) is a plus

Excellent communication skills to work seamlessly with business units and senior leadership

Precision in monitoring key metrics, identifying variances, and providing actionable recommendations

Significant first experience in a business-oriented role as Financial specialist within a service company, preferably in the Insurance sector

Flexibility to handle changing priorities and evolving business needs with a positive mindset

Capacity to work effectively across departments and build productive relationships

Proficiency in English and Italian, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks

For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it

How

By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward

Learn more at axaxl.com What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success

That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential

It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe

Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security

It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence

Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy

In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities

We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future

Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations

Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us

Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future

We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans

Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant

Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption

We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions

Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future

Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business

We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting

AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs

These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.