Controlling

We are looking for you!  We are currently seeking a Controller to join our new Allianz project in Portugal to deliver strategic financial insights, performance analysis, and forecasting that drives leadership decision-making and business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary expert for all controlling and financial matters within the organization
• Strategically manage P&L performance and implement sophisticated cost optimization measures
• Orchestrate and drive the annual planning process with precision and foresight
• Design and maintain advanced monthly financial forecasting models to enhance decision-making
• Conduct comprehensive variance analysis between historical results and forecasts to identify trends and opportunities
• Oversee complex cost center controlling and financial processes through meticulous time and cost tracking
• Provide expert management of service provider contracts, including end-to-end process handling
• Architect and implement innovative controlling tools and procedures to drive operational excellence
• Deliver insightful financial reports and compelling presentations for executive leadership
• Collaborate effectively with international stakeholders, ensuring consistent application of global best practices and standards

Key requirements: 

• Experience in Controlling within an international environment
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field
• Expert knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Excel (advanced dashboards, pivot tables, complex financial formulas) and PowerPoint
• Comprehensive understanding of SAP modules (CO, FI, BO, BW)
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are advantageous
• Strategic entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and drive initiatives
• Proactive approach and high engagement in dynamic controlling environments
• Strong sense of ownership with excellent stakeholder management capabilities
• Exceptional analytical skills with ability to quickly interpret complex financial data
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Advanced organizational abilities and effective time management
• Resilient under pressure with capacity to manage challenging deadlines
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within international teams
• Self-confident presentation style with senior leadership
• Adaptable team player who thrives in multicultural environments

83864 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.