Head of Finance Solutions Treasury, Corporate Finance & Operational Tax - Allianz - Madrid

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What you do.

This role consists of managing a Finance Solutions department, part of Finance Factory. It implies to organize & steer the department, lead and develop the people and have the proper IT tools develop and maintain internal controls & procedures, monitor performance of the activities and encourage & facilitate communication to ensure the excellence of the operations related to the delivering of a portfolio of Finance Factory projects which could be related to Organizational transformation, new/improved IT Solution, Process Improvement, and Change Management.

Key Result Areas

Project Initiation

Perform research and analysis.
Identify organizational and process improvement opportunities.
Define the project by describing the business needs, project benefits and stakeholders and by designing a project charter and a business case.
Obtain the approval of the project.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.

Project Set-up and Plan

Plan and schedule with related cost estimation and scope control responsibilities.
Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
Develop a roadmap for the team to follow.
Organize the team and set goals.
Review the project's benefits to support business-case process improvement.

Project Execution

Launch the Project with dedicated kick-off.
Assign resources.
Manage the project team, driving motivation, collaboration and performance.
Execute project management plans.
Ensure Task assignments are executed.
Organize Status meetings.
Lead project team meetings effectively and communicate action plans and outcomes.
Coordinate all project tasks and interdependencies.
Modify project plans and update project schedule as needed.
Develop and maintain all project documentation and ensure proper storage in line with internal control requirements.
Ensure project is delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

Project Steering

Set up tracking systems.
Track project metrics.
Continually identify, prioritize and mitigate project risks.
Track actual expenses with the project budget.
Define, track, and report results of project milestones and success metrics through weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting.
Report to the Project stakeholders the project status with related Risks and Mitigation actions.

Project Closure

Hold a post-mortem meeting to evaluate successes and failures.
Create a project punchlist of things that did not get accomplished during the project and work with team members to complete them.
Perform a final project budget and a final project report.
Collect all project deliverables and documents and store them in a single place.

What you bring

Communication:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively network and collaborate across different functions and cultures globally.
Skilled at influencing others and fostering effective communication at all organizational levels.

Management:

Proficient in analytical thinking and synthesizing information to prioritize and arbitrate tasks efficiently.
Results-oriented with a flexible approach to tackling challenges from various perspectives, ensuring optimal solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking, with a knack for innovation and technological advancement.
Capable of mentoring and supporting team members in their tasks.

Accountability:

Quick learner with a proactive attitude and strong customer service orientation.

Technical Knowledge:

Solid understanding of finance, HR, and project management principles.

What we offer

Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees is unique and has unique needs and ambitions, and we enjoy being a part of their journey.

We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is a key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.

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