Senior Finance Specialist (m/f/x)

About us: 

 
The world around us is changing rapidly and so is the insurance industry. Now’s the right time to make a bold move and shape the future of insurance – this is Allianz Direct! As a pan-European online insurer of the Allianz Group, launched in 2019, Allianz Direct is on its mission to become the most customer-oriented and efficient insurer on the market. Allianz Direct is truly changing the face of insurance, in customer experience, and in technology, processes, people and culture.  
 
An international team of business experts and engineers who live and breathe an agile way of working, are seeking to improve and change the way you do insurance. Driven by customer obsession and love for data, Allianz Direct strives for delivering an exceptional experience with a personal touch. 
 
So, what makes Allianz Direct so unique? We believe in the power of simplicity and convenience and by doing so we have managed to set new standards when it comes to online insurance. . 

Job Purpose/Role: 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Specialist – Finance to join our team at AZ Direct Spain. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in IFRS 17 accounting, financial analysis, planning and budgeting, expense control, and reporting. Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and financial forecasting is essential. The role requires a self-driven, autonomous professional with excellent English communication skills, a solid background in the insurance industry, and the ability to deliver impactful financial insights and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis:

•    Conduct detailed analyses of financial statements and operational results for the Non-Life business.
•    Identify, analyze, and report deviations from budgets and forecasts, explaining their causes and evolution.
•    Provide actionable insights to support decision-making and improve financial performance.

IFRS 17 Accounting:
•    Ensure compliance with IFRS 17 standards in financial reporting and accounting processes.
•    Analyze and interpret complex financial data in line with IFRS 17 requirements.

Planning and Budgeting:
•    Collaborate in the preparation of the annual budget and medium- to long-term financial plans.
•    Monitor budget adherence and propose corrective measures when necessary.
•    Support the development of financial strategies to align with business objectives.

Expense Control:
•    Monitor and manage expenses to ensure alignment with budgets and financial targets.
•    Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to optimize spending.
•    Provide regular expense reports and analysis to support decision-making.

Reporting and Presentations:
•    Prepare and present periodic financial reports to senior management and other relevant stakeholders.
•    Develop executive presentations summarizing financial performance and future projections.
•    Ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance of financial information shared with stakeholders.

Data Analysis and Power BI:
•    Leverage Power BI to create interactive dashboards and visualizations for financial reporting and decision-making.
•    Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for process improvements.
•    Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting platforms.

Insurance Industry Expertise:
•    Apply in-depth knowledge of insurance operations and financial practices to support business objectives. Including business case preparation for projects approvals
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Experience:

•    Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance role, preferably within the insurance industry.
•    Proven expertise in IFRS 17 accounting standards.

Technical Skills:

•    Advanced proficiency in SAP (mandatory).
•    Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and reporting (mandatory).
•    Strong skills in financial forecasting, budgeting, expense control, and data analysis.
•    Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Language Skills:

•    Fluency in English (mandatory).
•    Spanish language skills are a plus.

Soft Skills:

•    Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
•    Strong communication and presentation skills.
•    Highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously.

57665 | Finance & Accounting | Professional |  | Allianz Direct | Full-Time 

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 an 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.

Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve diverse teams is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.