Functional Controller

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.   

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.   

Job role

Monitor progress and maintain clear, organized records, applying effective, respectful sales approaches and ensuring all partnerships follow compliance guidelines. The Functional Controller also plans, forecasts, reports, and challenges financial Indicators and their main driver for services, projects, and line cost centers in close collaboration with the business, and co-ordinates improvement measures. You will advise managers on all financial controlling topics. Furthermore, you will manage the implementation of controlling processes and ensure compliance with controlling-relevant standards.

What you will do

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with our partners by understanding their evolving needs and skilled at identifying opportunities to introduce products and upgrades that add value
• Act as a dedicated partner liaison, fostering open communication and supporting partners' strategic planning with empathy and attentiveness
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial models to support business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Develop recommendations for financial targets within the strategic and operational planning and forecasting process (long-, mid- and short-term perspective)
• Create and provide financial analyses, reports, and dashboards for multiple partners (ad-hoc, monthly, quarterly, and yearly base)
• Evaluate, develop, coordinate financial accounts, e.g., services, materials, and cost centers
• Contribute, establish, and further develop guidelines, methods, and processes for controlling topics
• Monitor actuals vs. plan, analyze deviations and their drivers, recommend measures to ensure plan achievement and track ongoing progress
• Work collaboratively with finance team members locally and at group level to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

What you bring

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., SAP BW, Power BI) are a plus
• Being assertive, proactive, takes initiative, and is a "doer" who gets things done
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working with higher management and able to effectively communicate financial insights
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skill

You have

• Possess controlling, economic and business knowledge
• Experienced in the application of systems that are relevant for Controlling, e.g., SAP FI-CO/BW
• Analytical thinking, methodological and conceptual, and moderation and presentation techniques
• Degree or equivalent professional experience. Min. 5-7 years in Finance and Accounting area
• Relevant work experience in accounting or controlling in an international work environment
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use

What we offer

We support your well-being

• Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group, , a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values inclusion, and integrity at its core. We foster an empowering environment that supports employee ambitions and challenges. Committed to fairness, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At Allianz, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work