Location: Bournemouth/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: Dep on exp + benefits
Who we are
Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you'll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.
Role Description
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the delivery of Finance Operations objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Bank Reconciliation and Accounts Payable Teams by providing effective leadership, maintaining standards, servicing key stakeholders and timely delivery of reporting for the team. Management of business touchpoints, improvement of efficiency, standardisation and consistency across operational areas, through effective process design and control. Work is achieved through direct reports as well as offshore teams. This role will be reporting into the Finance Operations Manager
Key Responsibilities
Managing the Bank Reconciliation and Accounts Payable Teams, in particular understanding the potential risks, ensuring a control framework is implemented, managing output and business critical deadlines associated with the function
Managing the teams ensuring adherence at all times to best practice, Service Level Agreements, regulatory requirements, Group Policies and Quality standards to ensure compliance within the processing activities
Establish, track and report on key metrics to evaluate process performance and ensure team effectiveness
Provide the team with the necessary technical support in order to resolve queries and technical issues in a timely manner to ensure that SLA's and regulatory standards are met
Motivating, coaching and developing team members to ensure that objectives are met through priority setting and personal development targets
Responsible for the resource and workflow management of the team on a day-to-day basis as well as ccoordinating and contributing to the recruitment of new team members
Contribute to the design of end-to-end financial processes emphasizing scalability, efficiency and alignment with organisational objectives. Continuously identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance operational effectiveness and deliver measurable outcomes
Ensure all process workflows, guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP's) are fully documented for reference and training purposes
Partner across teams to align financial processes with broader organisational strategies. Engage stakeholders across departments to ensure buy-in, understanding and successful implementation of process improvements
The ability to interpret and analyse complex data and financial information and using this to make informed decisions
Skills & Experience
Self-motivated with excellent management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail whilst maintaining the ability to see the big picture
A track record of coaching and developing team members
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good knowledge of other office applications
Desirable - proven experience of leading larger teams ideally within the insurance industry
Track record of leading teams through change, developing and implementing strategy and process change
Experience in a leadership role
Experience in working with Shared Service teams
Achieving challenging targets and KPIs in a high pressure environment
Experience of delivering changes to systems or processes
Understanding of governance frameworks
Experience of Oracle / SAP would be advantageous
Qualifications
Qualified by Experience / part qualified finance individual
What We Will Offer You
Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that's perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That's on top of enjoying all the benefits you'd expect from the world's number one insurance brand, including:
25 days holiday
Hybrid working.
Annual performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Development days
A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
Retail discounts
Our Ways of Working
Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it's right for our customers, our business and for you, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.
Our Purpose and Values
We secure your future
Be Brave | With Heart | Everyone Counts | Inspiring Trust
Our purpose and values are more than just words on a website - they are the why and how of Allianz. They influence everything we do and guide us how to do it. Created by our people, for our people, they shape our culture, bring us together, and inspire us to be the best. Building an inclusive culture for us all to succeed.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Allianz, we value diversity and inclusion and back this up with our accreditations. Allianz is EDGE certified for gender inclusion, members of the Women in Finance Charter, a Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion members, signatories of Business in the Community's Race at Work Charter, and an Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.
We recognise the strength of neurodiversity in the workplace, and the far-reaching benefits of embracing a spectrum of thinking styles and innovative capabilities. We proudly welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, and can offer tailored adjustments to remove barriers and set you up for success in your career.
At Allianz, we encourage our people to advocate for what they need, we listen, and we act - this could include providing assistive technology, ergonomic specialist equipment, mentoring and coaching, or flexibility in the way you work, among a wide range other adjustments.
Join us - Let's Care for Tomorrow.
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