Performance Analyst

Position Summary

You will play a key role in the strategic and operational development of the Finance Factory. You will be responsible for optimizing Finance Factory processes as well as contribution to the Finance Excellence. You will work in close collaboration with your Performance Manager but also with different Operational and technical stakeholders.

As part of the Performance Monitoring team, you will contribute to the implementation of performance solutions enabling informed decisions to be made based on reliable indicators, particularly through ergonomic dashboards.

You will collaborate with various teams to ensure KPIs and metrics set align with Finance Factory goals and support strategic decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to oversee various financial tasks.

Key Result Areas

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, challenge established practices and propose innovative solutions to optimize the Finance Factory processes.
• Lead and supervise cross-functional projects, from planning to implementation, ensuring coordination between the different teams and partners.
• Use Performance Cockpit and/or Dashboard to analyze Finance Factory divisions performance, identify bottlenecks and propose corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders ensuring compliance with the Standard Finance Factory Performance Reporting.
• Work closely with management to support strategic decisions and provide detailed reporting on Finance Factory performance.
• Prepare data and data flows and improve data quality.
• Design and implement ergonomic dashboards that meet UX best practices.
• Define and implement data and indicator governance.
• Support the Performance Manager in communicating Finance Factory issues and recommended changes to Finance Factory Managers.
• Analyze competitor and market financial information to provide insight to assist with decision making.
• Track performance against key targets (including dashboard adoption)
• Ensure that reporting is produced in a timely manner, contains reliable information which has been agreed by key stakeholders.
• Highlight trends, key actions, and strategic implications.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to help ensure the Finance Factory is well informed and has a strong voice in the organization.
• Aid in the creation and development of ad hoc financial analysis to assist and support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Lead scenario modelling to assess risks and aid decision making.
• Actively manage relevant risks within the Finance Factory function.
• Adhere to Company Diversity & Inclusion policy.

Key Skills

Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Networking skills: Ability to liaise with members of other functions.

Able to work closely with different departments and external partners to achieve common goals.

A team player who can work with stakeholder in other functions to achieve objectives.

Management

Excellent analytical skills, with ability to think independently and draw conclusions.

Ability to consolidate large volume of data into structured and simple outputs.

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines whilst achieving defined targets

Openness and flexibility to address challenges from various perspectives in order to find the best possible way to manage the challenge.

Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Work autonomously and as part of a team

Finance

Possess a solid foundation in statistics and practical experience with SAP software.

Familiarity with finance processes such as month-end close, reconciliation, and accounting principles.

Strong understanding of data warehouse concepts and best practices for reporting solutions.

Innovative and Proactive, always looking for new ideas and solutions to improve processes and optimize performance.

Comfortable with digital tools, proficient in new technologies and have a good understanding of backend infrastructure and APIs.

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We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We 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 ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

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