Haworth Lifestyle - HR Cost Controller

Business Functions
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & CONTROL
Locations
IT - Italy/Milano
About Haworth Lifestyle
Haworth Lifestyle was founded to create a unique and distinctive brand platform in the interior design industry, seamlessly integrating manufacturing excellence, design expertise, and cutting-edge retail experiences.
We create timeless designs that strengthen the connection to everyday living spaces. Our strength comes from the diversity of our brands and a global team of over 2,200 members. By nurturing talent and preserving the identity of each brand, we foster innovation and excellence.

Role Purpose
We are looking for an HR Cost Controller to join our Finance team. The role will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling personnel-related costs, acting as a key link between Finance and HR to ensure cost efficiency, data accuracy, and strategic workforce planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor and analyze personnel costs (headcount, salaries, bonuses, benefits, overtime, incentives)
  • Prepare periodic HR cost reports, forecasts, and variance analysis versus budget
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes related to workforce costs:
    • defining structure, timeline, deadlines and creating templates.
    • Budget and forecast analysis by brand: collecting input, performing detailed analysis and assessing impacts/scenarios.
  • Work closely with HR to ensure consistency between financial data and HR data
  • Ensure data accuracy and consistency in HR and Finance reporting systems
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities related to personnel costs

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Degree in Economics, Finance, Management, or related fields
  • 3–5 years of experience in controlling, cost controlling, or HR controlling
  • Strong knowledge of financial and cost control principles, with focus on personnel costs
  • Advanced Excel skills;
  • Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with HR and Finance stakeholders
  • Good communication skills and ability to translate data into insights
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in multinational or structured organizations
  • Knowledge of labor cost structures and HR metrics (FTE, cost per head, etc.)
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting tools

Work location
Milan. Availability for trips in Italy and possibility to work remotly 1 day per week.
 
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Business Functions
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE & CONTROL
Locations
IT - Italy/Milano

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