Senior Controller - IT Controlling Operations (m/f/d)

Job ID: 46161110336Posted: 2026-10-22Location: Munich, Bavaria, GermanyCategory: Finance, Accounting & ControllingCompany: Munich ReIn Reinsurance Controlling at Munich Re, controlling responsibilities and management reporting are bundled to support consistent financial steering and the appropriate allocation of resources. IT Controlling Operations provides the foundation for the financial steering of IT services across the Group. The team combines operational excellence, controlling methodology, data governance, and process development to ensure transparent, reliable, and scalable IT financial management.

We are looking for an experienced and committed Senior Controller to support the Head of Section in developing a resilient and scalable operating model. The role combines hands-on responsibility for key IT Controlling Operations activities with continuously developing and implementing processes, methodologies, and operating models. As a senior contributor, the position holder is required to support collaboration and alignment across the entire Munich Re Group, spanning Reinsurance Controlling, the business fields Reinsurance and Specialty as well as ERGO, and all relevant functions ensuring effective coordination across organizational boundaries.

Your JobSupport the Head of Section in continuously developing a resilient and scalable Group-wide IT Controlling Operations model, including clear responsibilities, decision rights, governance, and interfacesAct as a senior coordination point across Reinsurance Controlling at Munich Re, the business fields Reinsurance and Specialty as well as ERGO, Accounting, Tax, and other central functionsDevelop and support the alignment of methodologies, planning assumptions, operational requirements, and implementation activities for Group-wide IT financial steering topicsContribute to and own the effective execution and continuous improvement of global IT cost planning, closing, accruals, cost allocation, invoicing, master data, reporting, and controlling methodologiesContribute to and own the continuous improvement of planning, billing, allocation, and reporting processes and systems, including

SAP CO, EDWH, Power BI, and related environmentsIdentify structural bottlenecks and key-person dependencies and establish sustainable deputy, backup, knowledge-transfer, and succession arrangements for business-critical processesPromote collaboration and knowledge sharing between Munich and Warsaw teams and contribute to scalable operational delivery modelsPromote consistent Group-wide process, control, documentation, and training standards across companies, topics, and locationsSupport internal alignments and coordination within Global IT ControllingYour ProfileUniversity degree or comparable professional qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Business Information Systems, or a related discipline Several years of relevant professional experience in Controlling, IT Finance, Finance Operations, Financial Governance, or a related area Strong understanding of IT cost

structures, technology service environments, end-to-end IT financial processes, as well as relevant Accounting and Tax implications in an international environment.

Practical experience working with SAP-based financial processes, preferably SAP CO; familiarity with EDWH and Power BI is an advantageCollaborative and integrative personality with strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational boundariesProven capability to anticipate future requirements within own area of responsibility and across related processes and functions, and to translate findings into actionsHigh organizational maturity, systemic thinking, and commitment to sustainable Group-wide outcomesStructured, proactive, and solution-oriented approach with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvementAbility to influence and lead through expertise, credibility, and collaboration rather than formal authorityFluent business English; German language skills are an advantage Application

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As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 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 potentialDiversity, 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 & RecognitionCompetitive 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-GesellschaftSascha Srbecky, Consultant Talent Acquisition