Financial Analysis - Manager

Zurich Australia; North Sydney Council; Híbrido; AUD 140 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement — 3 days in, 2

AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year

AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for home

Resumo da oferta

Zurich Australia is seeking a Finance Analysis Manager to lead end-to-end month-end close, deliver precise local and Group reporting, and provide forward-looking expense insights across our Australian entities.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive forecasting, budgeting, and planning, while embedding automation and AI to improve finance processes and decision support across the business.

Qualificações

• CPA, CA or equivalent qualification with at least seven years post-qualification experience.
• At least five years of practical experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting and management reporting.
• Strong accounting knowledge with understanding of life insurance or the broader insurance industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and SAP general ledger experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial information into insights.
• Big Four experience highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead month-end close and deliver accurate local and Group reporting across Zurich Australia entities.
• Provide expense reporting, analysis and insights identifying risks, opportunities and trends.
• Coordinate forecasting, budgeting and annual planning activities.
• Partner with business leaders to present results, forecasts and plans.
• Track strategic initiatives, productivity measures and efficiency outcomes.
• Improve finance processes by embedding automation, AI and digital tools where appropriate.

Conhecimentos

CPA/CA qualification

Financial planning & analysis

Strong accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

SAP General Ledger

Big Four experience

Formação académica

CPA/CA or equivalent

Ferramentas

SAP General Ledger

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A new transformational adventure awaits you…

How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you’ll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you? As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet. Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you’re eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that’s experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading! It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care. As a Finance Analysis Manager, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, meaningful expense insights and forward-looking planning across Zurich Australia. You will oversee the end-to-end month-end close and reporting processes, helping leaders make well-informed decisions and maintain clear visibility of financial performance. Working closely with senior leaders and teams across Finance and the broader business, you will support strong cost management, improve reporting processes and help advance our finance transformation. Your work will contribute to sustainable business outcomes and Zurich’s ambition to become Australia’s leading digital insurer.

You will also be responsible for the following:

• Leading month-end close and deliver accurate local and Group reporting across Zurich Australia entities
• Providing expense reporting, analysis and insights that identify risks, opportunities and emerging performance trends
• Coordinating forecasting, budgeting and annual planning activities, including allocated expense models
• Partnering with business leaders to prepare and present results, forecasts and plans that support sound decision-making
• Tracking strategic initiatives, productivity measures and efficiency outcomes against agreed plans and targets
• Improving finance processes by reducing manual activity and embedding automation, AI and digital tools where appropriate

Important to your success – let’s grow together

You are a commercially minded finance professional who brings curiosity, sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset. You build trusted relationships, communicate complex information clearly and work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

To be successful, you will have the following:

• A CPA, CA or equivalent qualification, with at least seven years of post‑qualification experience, preferably within financial services.
• At least five years of practical experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting and management reporting.
• Strong accounting knowledge, with an understanding of life insurance or the broader insurance industry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience using SAP general ledger systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial information into clear and practical insights.
• Experience in a Big Four professional services environment will be highly regarded

Belong. Zurich is here to support you

There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.

• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
• Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
• Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
• Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
• Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
• Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
• Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
• We plant a tree for every new employee.
• Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.

We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment. Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.