Senior Finance Systems Expert (m/f/d) in Group Accounting at Allianz SE

Who will you join?

The Accounting Hub, as part of Group Accounting and Reporting (H2), is a central provider of accounting functions for Allianz entities in Germany and worldwide. We deliver a wide range of financial services and act as the center of competence for investment accounting, subledger accounting, closing & reporting for insurance and non-insurance entities, and the maintenance and development of our financial systems.

The Finance Systems Overarching team is responsible for operating and maintaining core finance and accounting applications across a number of OEs. The team plays a critical role in shaping the future finance landscape and is deeply embedded in the Group initiative SimpliFi.

This position is a key driver in ensuring that complex finance requirements are translated into robust and scalable technology solutions. It is a high-accountability role for a proven expert who thrives in complex, cross-functional environments and takes personal ownership of outcomes.

How can you make an impact?

You will be expected to own your remit entirely, act on your own initiative, and deliver sustainable outcomes. Specifically, you will:

• Define, drive, and deliver financial solutions and optimized end-to-end processes in close collaboration with all stakeholders — business, IT, and service providers — while holding yourself accountable for the quality and timeliness of outcomes
• Enable smooth decision-making and transparency through rigorous documentation
• Ensure robust testing strategies are applied for all solutions delivered under your area of responsibility
• Define and set up automated closing processes in relevant finance systems across OEs under team responsibility; own the resolution of errors and issues during the closing cycle, including escalation where necessary
• Review audit findings relating to financial applications and processes, identify viable courses of action, and drive implementation of mitigating measures — not delegate them
• Provide support for complex issues in relevant ERP systems, including cross-module and cross-system scenarios; deliver sustainable long-term solutions alongside short-term fixes, and ensure the documentation of both
• Lead project streams within your area of expertise
• Act as a subject-matter expert for the Group initiative SimpliFi, covering the data model, technical accounting data flows, and closing processes
• Establish and own OE operational processes under SimpliFi team responsibility, which requires you to:
  
  • Understand both technical configuration and the underlying finance processes in depth
  • Design and align new processes in line with global strategy, proactively identifying harmonization opportunities, improvement potential, and AI applicability across different OEs and systems

What are you made of?

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Informatics or comparable on-the-job-training and relevant experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 2 of those years in a role carrying direct accountability for finance systems or closing processes within a large, complex organisation; preference given to Allianz experience
• Deep, practical knowledge of SAP Accounting (R/3 or S/4HANA), including system logic, cross-module dependencies, and the ability to navigate and interpret configuration and customising
• Analytical Thinking and Numeracy: Ability to identify patterns and root causes in complex (e.g. ambiguous, from various sources) data and processes to rapidly distil key issues and provide insight in various situations
• Comprehensive finance and high level insurance know-how as well as understanding of complexities inherent in an insurance group allowing for cross-departmental thinking and acting 
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading within project environments, including stakeholder management, timeline ownership, and delivery accountability
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to understand, elaborate and convey information clearly and effectively, adapting to the audience at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and in writing
• Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in English is required; basic German is an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with the SimpliFi Group Initiative, including familiarity with its data model or transformation scope
• Background in insurance or asset management business functions, management consulting, or finance technology
• Practical experience applying Generative AI or other advanced analytical tools in a finance or accounting context

Do we have what you need?

• Flexible and hybrid work model
• Multinational and inclusive community
• Great career development and learning opportunities
• Company pension and health insurance
• Employee stock purchase program with a discount
• Health and well-being offerings
• Supportive family care benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to our sustainability programs
• Great place to work certified

And there is much more: Allianz SE Benefits

To learn about our recruitment process: Allianz SE Recruitment Process

Apply before: (date of posting expiration) Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and we reserve the right to withdraw the posting prior to the advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In case of questions reach out to Ms. Cintia Malnis at cintia.malnis@allianz.de

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