Principal It Financial Analyst | Hybrid

At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting societal equity.

You will guide financial analysis, local and global reporting, forecasting and strategic solutions to maximize the financial position of IS, and Technology and Transformation (T&T) units. Monitors and manages expenses as well as other financial measures of IS and T&T. This role is an important member of the team focused on the financial operation, analysis, and transformation of IT financial analysis and reporting functions. You will report to the Sr IT Manager.

What you do:

Reporting & analysis for IT, IS and T&T expense management and financial results:

• Global IT, IS and T&T financial reporting to Allianz SE. Analyzes and interprets complex performance data and compiles local and global reports and recommendations to IT, IS, T&T, and COO management for meeting financial targets.
• Lead benchmarking initiatives for IT, IS and T&T and Allianz SE financial reporting and requests. Consults with IT, IS and T&T business units on financial matters including FTE management, cost metrics, and benchmarking.
• Consolidate and analyzes monthly performance metrics for more complex areas of IT, IS and T&T activities and prepares monthly trend reports for leadership review. Presents and communicates results of financial modeling & analysis within IT, IS and T&T. Meets regularly with COO Management and Corporate Finance for budget, spend analysis, and proposes opportunities for financial changes.
• Provides variance and root cause analysis to support business decisions. Drives expenses under management, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for IT, IS and T&T. Assist in processing invoices in line with IT, IS and T&T reporting requirements.

IT, IS and T&T Annual Financial Planning and Budget:

• Assists in driving the annual financial plan and budgeting process for IT, IS and T&T. Prepares, consolidates, and distributes IT, IS and T&T department budgets and related reports for more complex cost centers in partnership with Finance ensuring consistent results and messaging.
• Provides guidance to leadership on areas to scrutinize during budget preparation.

Projects:

• Assesses complex IT, IS and T&T business cases and cost benefit analysis including benefit tracking.
• Lead efforts to improve and manage tools used for financial management and reporting.
• Advises on various IT, IS and T&T projects and initiatives.
• Develops new financial tracking criteria for new business initiatives.

Leadership:

• Review and improve team processes and collaborate with other divisions to ensure processes intersecting IT, IS and T&T financials are effective.
• Guide and mentor less experience teammates.
• Build and sustain strong, positive relationships across the COO and Finance, as well as across the company, at all levels of the organization and influences business partners goals, priorities, and strategies solutions/outcomes

What you bring:

• 6-7 years of experience required
• 6+ years of Information Technology Finance or Business Finance experience
• Four-year degree required or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Engineering or other related field.

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we're proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we're recognized as a top workplace employer.

38694 | Finance & Accounting | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer a choice of comprehensive medical and dental plan options, a generous time off plan and an outstanding 401(k) company match. Plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our generous benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re routinely recognized as a top workplace employer.