FP&A Consultant Senior - Controllers | Hybrid

Allianz Insurance•Saint Louis Park, MN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A Consultant Senior - Controllers role involves providing insightful financial analysis for products, investments, and transactions. This position will monitor financial and accounting trends impacting the industry, drive initiatives within the team, department, and occasionally division, and participate in the annual financial planning process. The role requires analyzing and explaining IFRS and Statutory financial reports, and occasionally preparing and communicating financial results to senior management. Additionally, the consultant will understand complex investment and actuarial topics, develop communication strategies, support governance with Allianz Life and parent company Allianz SE, track market trends, conduct market research, and communicate complex subjects effectively. The role also involves project leadership, coordinating project meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to team processes as a technical lead. Understanding and supporting the mission and vision of the team, division, and company, proactively communicating with stakeholders, and leveraging enterprise resources are also key aspects of this position. Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
4+ years of relevant accounting work experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in resolving inquiries and problems
Ability to quickly understand financial reporting
Familiarity with life insurance and annuity business, company products, structure, and staff, including experience in accounting and actuarial concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of additional Microsoft products (Visio, SharePoint, SQL)
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas

Responsibilities

Provide insightful financial analysis for products, investments, and transactions.
Monitor financial and accounting trends impacting the industry.
Drive initiatives within the team, department, and occasionally division under general guidance.
Participate in the annual financial planning process, developing presentations for executive management.
Analyze and explain IFRS and Statutory financial reports.
Occasionally prepare and communicate financial results to senior management.
Understand complex investment and actuarial topics to enhance business leverage.
Develop content and communication strategies to strengthen relationships with business partners, the parent company, and rating agencies.
Support governance and routine check-ins with Allianz Life and parent company Allianz SE.
Track market trends, industry developments, and competitor activities to identify trends and opportunities.
Conduct market research and industry analysis aligned with company growth strategies.
Communicate complex subjects effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, utilizing strong PowerPoint skills.
Understand policyholder liabilities, asset portfolios, and key financial drivers.
Deliver high customer satisfaction in responding to Allianz SE requests.
Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).
Lead teams and manage special projects to successful completion, keeping management informed.
Coordinate project meetings appropriate to size and scope.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects and ad-hoc requests.
Play a leading role in team projects, gathering information and responding to requests.
Contribute to team processes and serve as a technical lead for deliverables.
Understand and support the mission and vision of the team, division, and company.
Proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication of results.
Leverage enterprise resources and relationships to achieve business objectives.