Lead Controller (m/f/d)

About the Job

Allianz Technology is looking for a Lead Controller - Expert to support the CTO2 Az Partners area.

The Lead Controller coordinates, plans, forecasts, reports, analyzes, and challenges Financial KPIs and their main driver for services, projects and line cost centers in close collaboration with the business, and co-ordinates improvement measures. He/she/they advises and supports controllers working for our external provider and manages all financial controlling topics. Furthermore, the Controller is responsible for implementation of controlling processes and systems and ensuring compliance to controlling-relevant standards.

This is a fixed-term position with a contract limited to 2 years, starting as soon as possible.

What you do

• Lead financial planning and forecasting process incl. ensuring data correctness in SAC
• Monitor actuals vs. plan, vs. forecast analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Close collaboration with controllers working for our service provider and lead monthly meetings to discuss actuals, forecast, budget and provide transparent insights to enable strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities and create compelling financial dashboards and reports for stakeholders at all levels.
• Support and challenge IT delivery teams with financial analysis and business case evaluation and advise management on financial implications of major initiatives and projects.
• Drive continuous improvement in controlling processes, methods, and systems as well as managing pricing processes and support cost calculations.
• External Spend process, compensations, project approvals, requesting master data updates
• Challenge business regarding capitalization assumptions and prepare documentation for Accounting

What you bring

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial controlling or FP&A with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experienced in the application of systems that are relevant for Controlling, e.g. SAP FI-CO/BW.
• Deep understanding of controlling principles and financial KPIs.
• Experience with IT service management and technology organizations (preferred).
• Proven ability to create impactful financial dashboards and visualizations with an analytical mindset with ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources.
• Strong business acumen and ability to challenge assumptions constructively as well as excellent communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Self-starter who thrives working independently while collaborating cross-functionally and an innovative thinker who brings fresh perspectives to existing processes.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use.

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.

109628 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Temporary

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

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.