Planning & Performance Management Specialist (with German)

at  Zurich insurance

WHO WE ARE:

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk.
In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, in Poland to support our global strategy. It is from this location that we have created a global shared service platform, focusing on advanced business functions such as financial accounting and reporting, planning and performance management, ICFR testing, financial systems management as well as HR integrated talent management operations.
We are committed to creating value for all our stakeholders on some of their deepest challenges, including climate change, a changing world of work and a digital society. Sustainability is a strategic priority for Zurich and it is our ambition to be known as one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. In 2019, Zurich outperformed 99 percent of our industry peers in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. And we received numerous awards across the world acknowledging our commitment to diversity, community resilience and responsible investment. Reinforcing our ambition, in June 2019 Zurich first insurer to commit to the UN Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5C. We believe sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs – ultimately ensuring we do business in a way today that ensures our long term growth.

PURPOSE:

To perform specific Planning and Performance Management activities relevant for Group and Local reporting to support and reinforce key business objectives. The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are looking for a proactive, flexible person with a “can do” approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, coordinate, analyze and generally support monthly, quarterly and yearly financial closings (SAP and other tools)
• Maintain master data in SAP (cost centers, accounts, statistical key figures, etc.), other controlling systems and ensure quality
• Collect and consolidate expense actuals and plan data to prepare forecasts
• Support cost allocation process monthly
• Prepare & provide regular expense reporting
• Response to query for cost-center managers / respond to business queries
• Identify financial issues and the drivers behind, support counter-measures definition and track achievement
• Lead project modules/task forces related to PPM topics
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as needed
• Act as a back up for other team members
• Close cooperation on daily basis with Team located in Germany