Head of Regional & Commercial Finance at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Cost Savings, Financial Transparency, IT Budget Management, Finance Transformation, Post-Merger Integration, Communication, Teamwork, Cultural Awareness, AI Technologies

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Job As Head of Regional & Commercial Finance you will be leading the financial operations and strategy for the relevant regions within Allianz Technology. This role involves managing a team of 4-5 regional finance managers and the respective local head of finance managers for high-revenue countries, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's objectives. In addition, the regional finance managers are responsible for all functional areas within the CFO pillar for the respective regions. The role is observing all customer related financial topics of all regions & countries. What you do Provide leadership, direction and management of the regional finance managers and their teams/second line functions; foster transparency and ensure proper baselining and initiative tracking per region leveraging finance teams. Ensure savings tracking of relevant projects & incoming transfers from other entities; Ensure global management and control of revenues, costs as well as price & volume effects in a transparent way. Validate global project portfolio & initiative business cases together with local and central senior management stakeholders. Steer demand alignment (volume) on multiyear perspective together with Account Management and Service Owners, create related customer friendly overviews. Play a vital role in dispute & commercial management (cash collection process) and foster credit note handling with Allianz Group CFOs. Foster process and tool implementation in close alignment with the different programs. Initiate best practice sharing based on customer OEs from between the regions. What you bring University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree or CPA/CFA preferred). Extensive experience in financial management, with a track record of success in a senior leadership role with extensive experience in related positions in the IT Industry preferred. Expertise in managing IT budgets (€500m - €1bn), with experience driving cost savings and ensuring financial transparency. Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g. SAP) with strong analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills. Strong ability to collaborate with senior management and clients of AZ Technology and align demand management across multi-year plans. Experience driving finance transformation and post-merger integration (PMI) initiatives within large organizations. Exceptional leadership skills, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork abilities, thriving in an international and multicultural environment as well as a deep awareness of cultural nuances, customs, and etiquette in the region. Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use. What we offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. About Allianz Technology With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology. Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion 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 strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and 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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. To Recruitment Agencies: Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters. When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz. 84848 | Finance & Accounting | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

Responsibilities

Lead the financial operations and strategy for regions within Allianz Technology, managing a team of regional finance managers. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and provide strategic financial guidance to support organizational objectives.