Head of Controlling (m/f/d)

Job description

About the Job  

The Head of Controlling is responsible for overseeing the financial controlling function within Allianz Technology. This role involves leading a team of financial professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting & steering, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning. This includes the design of the strategic (SD) and planning dialogue (PD) with Allianz SE, responsibility for annual planning and performance measurement as well as for internal and external reporting for all services and projects incl. detailed controlling in a business partner function with all AZ Technology businesses.
The position holder is also responsible for the controlling of international AZ Technology branches/subsidiaries and their set-up from a controlling perspective. The Head of Controlling will work closely with the CFO and senior management to provide insights and recommendations that drive financial performance and support business objectives.

 

What you do

·  Lead and manage the controlling team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
·  Controlling of international AZ Technology branches (incl. planning, forecast, reporting, reserving) and provides operative support with regard to controlling topics
·  Oversee the preparation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
·  Designs strategic dialog (SD) and planning dialogue (PD).
·  Develop and implement effective budgeting and forecasting processes.
·  Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support decision-making by senior management.
·  Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including financial reporting standards.
·  Collaborate with other departments to support business planning and performance management.
·  Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the controlling function.
·  Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
·  Support the development and execution of strategic initiatives by providing financial expertise and analysis.
·  Manage relationships with external auditors and other stakeholders as required.

 

What you bring    

·  Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is preferred.
·  Extensive experience in financial controlling in CAPEX intense environment and/or Technology.
·  Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a high-performing team.
·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
·  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
·  Proficiency in financial software and tools.
·  Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

 

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.

61340 | Finance & Accounting | Management | Allianz Senior Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

 

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 20+ countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

 

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

 

To Recruitment Agencies:

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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.