Finance Director - IN &MEA
Allianz · Gurgaon, India · 24d ago
Key responsibilities/What you do
The Finance Directoris responsible for the value-based steering of the function under their respective scope. Not only they are responsible for delivering the right financial metrics to steer the business to the MD and the Executive Committee, but also for contributing to the design and execution of strategy for a profitable and sustainable growth of the business.
From a financial perspective, the ultimate goal is to ensure accurate and complete execution of the Finance processes, in order to disclose reliable and solid financial statements and to provide reasonable and adequate basis to make informed decisions on the business, while respecting all internal and external requirements. They are accountable for all the Finance functions under their responsibility.
From a strategic perspective, has a pivotal role at driving performance: they work closely with the executive committee, providing relevant business insights and contributing to the decision-making process with the ultimate goal to enhance the value of the organization by setting strategic priorities, while respecting the company ethic and principles in environmental, social and governmental matters (e.g., M&A initiatives, divestitures, OPS offshoring, HR expense steering).
The Finance Director is an experienced executive, with a business-driven mindset, diplomatic behavior and solid cultural background, who communicates effectively in a plain and comprehensive manner. They are able to make a concrete impact in the organization, identifying with Allianz Partners’ legacy and acting as a change agent, driving the transformation step by step and showing entrepreneurship, while being flexible and innovative in finding solutions. Is also, people oriented, connects teams, practices and encourages others to practice an effective collaboration, while empowering and developing teams and individuals.
Key requirements/What you bring
Tis role is accountable to both the Group CFO and the IN &MEA MD`S of Allianz Partners, serving as a member of the Executive Committee and leadership team in a corporate function, undertaking special projects according to the strategy and within the risk appetite of the group. Works closely with the Group CFO of Allianz Partners to establish long-term goals, strategies, plans, according with the policies and the strategic direction of the group.
Assistin understanding and giving direction with regards to financials, provide reasonable and adequate recommendations to enforce finance strategy, taking a full Head of Finance role (i.e., full P&L ownership)
Ensure disclosure of solid financial statements, both P&L and BS items, to allow full understanding of performance, profitability, while mitigating economic risks.
Collaborate closely and effectively with core Finance functions incl. Finance Factory
Drive the Planning & Controlling Planning Dialogue processes and contribute to its delivery together with the Executive Committee, while also providing financial insights to the Strategic Dialogue process
Set, discuss, and track financial targets , incl. driving together with MD´s and HR Directors for targets and steering
Actively manage liquidity and capital position globally across LoB’s entities (incl. FX exposure management and efficient payments globally) with the aim to facilitate and support the best performances of capital management and investments
Empowered and responsible for all financial/Legal/Risk/Compliance items , supporting decisions, MD and Group CFO, leveraging the focused Core Finance departments.
Ensures the mitigation of risks, making full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair the value of the company
Manage in a matrix environment
Key Benefits/What we offer
Our employees play an integral part in our success as a business. We appreciate that each of our employees are unique and have unique needs, ambitions and we enjoy being a part of their journey.
We are there to empower and encourage you with your personal and professional development ensuring that you take control by offering a large variety of courses and targeted development programs. All that in a global environment where international mobility and career progression are encouraged. Caring for your health and wellbeing is key priority for us. This is why we build Work Well programs to providing you with peace of mind and give the flexibility in planning and arranging for a better work-life balance.
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Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our customers and for the world around us.
At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.
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Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, Allianz expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.