Alternative Location(s)
- Posting Location: Bucuresti, Romania
Financial Reporting and Controlling Specialist
- Location
- Posting Location: Bucuresti, Romania
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- RON 103k – RON 137k
About this role
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Ready to make an impact? Our Controls, Analysis and Reporting team, led by the Chief Accounting Officer, is an integral part of the larger Financial Management Group at MetLife. Whether it’s taking charge of external financial reporting - from SEC filings to US GAAP and local regulatory standards - owning and supporting the general ledger and other financial systems, diving into accounting and internal controls, or leading expense management and corporate financial planning, you’ll play a vital force in shaping the financial future of one of the world’s leading institutions.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a motivated finance professional to join our Finance team and play a key role across Financial Reporting, Controlling, Regulatory Reporting, and business transformation initiatives.
This is a diverse role that combines financial analysis, reporting, regulatory compliance, and participation in strategic business projects across Life Insurance, Pensions, and Service entities.
This role offers the opportunity to develop a well-rounded finance career, gain exposure to complex financial operations and regulatory environments, collaborate with experienced professionals, and leverage innovative technologies, including AI-powered tools, to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of new products, partnerships, and regulatory requirements by translating business needs into finance and reporting processes;
- Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities;
- Prepare and analyze financial reports, management reports, and regulatory submissions;
- Collaborate with actuarial, operations, tax, legal, and regional finance teams;
- Contribute to process improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives;
- Perform financial analysis, reconciliations, and controls to ensure data quality and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field;
- Knowledge/ experience in Financial Reporting, Controlling, Audit, Accounting, or Insurance Finance;
- Familiarity and openess to work with AI-enabled tools and apply them to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information;
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Good understanding of financial statements and reporting processes;
- Very good Excel skills;
- Fluent English;
- Proactive mindset and willingness to work across multiple finance disciplines.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior exposure to corporate, complex working environment;
- Experience with reporting and automation tools.
The expected salary range for this position is 102900 - 137200 RON. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our benefits address holistic wellbeing with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan paid for by the company and access to a private medical subscription, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). You’ll also enjoy a hybrid way of work with flexible hours, meal vouchers, an annual performance bonus, and a vacation bonus. In addition to your standard paid time off, you also get one “special day” off, a sick day, and extra vacation days based on seniority.
About MetLife
Recognized as a Great Place To Work®, Metropolitan Life, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
General Information
Location
Bucuresti, Romania
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
02-Sep-2026
Job ID
18136
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