Finance Analyst - (Part-Time, Job-Share and Full-Time) London, England
Zurich Insurance
Full Time
London, England
45000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Finance Analyst
(Part-Time, Job-Share and Full-Time)
Location: London/Hybrid working
Salary Offered: for this role is up to £45,000 + £3.2k London Allowance
The opportunity:
The ZLS Finance team is looking for a passionate, highly motivated Finance Analyst to join our UK team. Reporting to our PPM Manager, you will be a key member of the team assisting in a wide range of financial planning and performance activities. You will build business partnerships across Finance and the wider ZLS team, which requires strong analytical rigour, the ability to consider the big picture and excellent communication skills.
You will be responsible for key parts of the team’s activity with respect to timely, accurate and efficient reporting of all financial performance deliverables. You will also assist in aspects of the portfolio life cycle: from onboarding into ZLS from other Zurich divisions, through the preparation of the portfolios to go to market and securing an efficient legal transfer transaction, at a commercially viable price.
You will have a strong working knowledge of accounting software and Excel. Ideally, you will also be familiar with Microsoft’s suite of “Power” Applications, as the team has big ambitions with respect to continuous improvement and automation of processes. Don’t worry, though, if you don’t have this experience as it can be taught to you on the job – bringing enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is key
You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, be empowered to innovate and inform business success.
If you are a problem smasher, logical and critical thinker, with a curious mind, who likes being challenged, this job is just what you are looking for!
What will you be doing?
- Contribution to the timeliness and quality of all core Planning and Performance Management (PPM) deliverables for assigned portfolios and/or consolidation across ZLS, including profit and loss reporting with variance analysis, expense analysis, balance sheet and capital reporting
- Support the production of high-quality financial analysis and insight on the business performance for assigned portfolios, both to internal ZLS stakeholders and to Group
- Coordination across the ZLS Finance teams in London and New York and shared service teams utilised by ZLS across Zurich, in the preparation of financial and other reporting deliverables
- Consolidation of the annual financial business plan for ZLS, working closely with the ZLS Finance team, Financial Controller, and the Group planning team
- Production of key performance indicators used to measure the success of the business
- Assist with IFRS17 reporting across ZLS portfolios contributing to the timely production of PPM deliverables for assigned portfolios/or consolidation across ZLS
- Identification and implementation of process improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies for ZLS Finance and act as a catalyst to drive change and standardisation
The team has big ambitions to bring more efficient processes and new ways of working to life and is at the beginning of its journey through that. This is a key role which will be heavily involved in the design, implementation, and ongoing running of what gets rolled out
What are we looking for?
Qualifications:
- Part Qualified Accountant / Studier
Experience and skills:
- A minimum of one year’s Insurance experience is preferred, but not essential
- Basic knowledge of applying IFRS and local statutory/regulatory standards and guidelines
- Strong experience in Accounting software (SAP or equivalent) and Microsoft Office - particularly Excel -, and in the development and operation of financial models and reporting processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of “Power” Applications highly desirable
- Inquisitive mind and a strong desire to jump in, get involved and contribute
- Able to effectively set out and communicate information to stakeholders
- Experience working with diverse/international teams preferred, but not essential
As a disability-confident leader, we will guarantee you an interview if your skills match the role requirements, please let us know when you apply for any adjustments.
About Zurich Legacy Solutions (ZLS)
ZLS specialises in divestments, restructuring and legacy management projects across the Zurich Group globally. We manage and deliver on initiatives involving legacy, back-book portfolio management, and bespoke finality structuring.
The team comprises legacy professionals based in London, New York, and Schaumberg (Chicago). We work closely with local Zurich businesses and wider Group stakeholders to define and execute specific portfolio restructuring projects. ZLS’s portfolios are typically in casualty lines, with a volatile longtail claims profile, in lines of business such as professional indemnity, motor, and workers’ compensation, particularly those involving disease and other gradually emerging issues.
Who we are:
With about 55,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers, and employees. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives, and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. The success of our business is built on the contributions of our highly talented employees - people who work every day to position us at the forefront of the insurance industry. We, therefore, look to hire great people and we encourage those people to give their best.
You’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company. A long-standing player in the insurance industry, we make every effort to address the career development needs and plans of our employees to ensure their success in the future.
Further information:
At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers, and we want our employee base to reflect that.
Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.
With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs, or culture however we especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, people with a disability and people who are LGBT+ as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, and Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid
