Controller of Operations

The Controller of Operations is placed in the Productivity team within our Operations Steering and Transformation division. The role is a senior analyst responsible for overseeing and optimizing the financial management processes for the Health and Life LOB worldwide. The position involves strategic financial planning, budgeting and analysis to support effective decision-making. The role requires a strong grasp of financial controls and risk management. Collaboration with various departments, high quality reporting and forecasting, as well as designing solutions adhering to Group policies and guidelines are crucial aspects of this role. The Controller of Operations contributes to the overall success of the organization by ensuring financial health, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and providing valuable insights on Operations cost and productivity in the Business Units to support the achievement of our global strategic goals. Key Responsibilities - Financial Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive financial plans aligned with organizational targets broken down into concrete budgets for budget owners. - Financial Controls: Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies. - Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analyses and in consequence providing insights to support strategic decision-making. - Performance Monitoring: Oversee the monitoring of financial performance against budgets, identify variances and to recommend corrective actions. - Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to all relevant stakeholders, including management and regulatory bodies. - Financial Forecasting: Develop financial forecasts and projections, aiding a proactive decision-making and resource allocation. - Cross-departmental Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other Operations and non-Operations departments to gather data, align financial strategies, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives and hence to the overall success of Allianz Partners. - Risk Management: Identify financial risks and implement strategies to reduce them, safeguarding the financial health of Allianz Partners. - Process Excellence: Drive continuous process improvements in financial procedures and systems to reach increased efficiency and accuracy from a Business Unit perspective following global standards. - Strategic planning: Collaborate with other teams to align financial strategies with overall organizational objectives of Allianz Partners. - Stakeholder communication: Communicate financial insights and recommendations clearly and systematically to non-financial stakeholders to facilitate understanding and informed decision-making. - Audit Coordination: Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance and accurate representation of Operations financial data. - Adherence to Group standards: Stay informed about standards, ensuring the organization’s practices of Allianz Partners comply with them - Work effectively with AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cloud-based tools, adhering to high standards of data governance, security, and ethical use. Key Requirements - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and drive actionable insights and recommendations. - Advanced Excel skills - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust and effectively collaborate across diverse teams and cultures. - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strategic mind-set with a focus on driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. - English: full professional proficiency - Preferable: proficiency in an additional language. - Preferable: experience using SAP or a similar financial software. - Preferable: experience within a large matrix organization (ideally in Insurance or Assistance business), demonstrating ability to navigate the structure.