Associate in Planning & Controlling (m/f/d)

Job purpose / role Allianz Investment Management (AIM) is the in-house investment manager of the Allianz Group. We manage and steer investments on behalf of Allianz insurance entities worldwide and support the achievement of the Group's strategic and financial objectives. You will work in the Strategic Corporate Planning team within the Corporate Functions department at AIM, reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Functions. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for managing global budget planning and controlling processes and Allianz internal cost allocation. Key responsibilities Support planning activities, including budget planning and forecasting Take responsibility for budget and cost controlling at AIM and support the relevant planning activities in close collaboration with key stakeholders Analyze current business developments and prepare regular reports as part of the ongoing controlling process, including the use and further development of relevant processes and tools Manage requests from internal and external stakeholders worldwide and prepare, explain and present analyses to AIM and Allianz senior management Manage cost allocations to AIM customers, including invoicing, stakeholder communication and coordination with Accounting Support various reporting activities, including transfer pricing, foreign trade reporting and reporting to the AIM Administrative Board Key requirements/skills/experience Master degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, or a related field 3+ years of professional experience in planning, controlling, accounting or audit; IFRS and HGB knowledge is an advantage CFA charter holder/candidate or comparable additional qualification is a plus Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear key messages, combined with strong Microsoft Office skills (advanced Excel and PowerPoint required; knowledge of Power BI, VBA and AI tools is a beneficial) Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required, German language skills are an asset What we offer Our buddy program, a welcome event and a structured onboarding to help you get started with AIM. A broad range of learning opportunities will help you staying relevant in your current role and growing into future workplace demands An open and international working environment with a diverse and inclusive culture will inspire your everyday work. A working model which balances remote and office based work will give you the flexibility to organize the way you work. A company pension scheme, well-being initiatives, sports offers and other local benefits will allow you achieving a positive work life balance 105094 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | | Allianz Investment Management | Full-Time | Permanent 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. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.