Strategic & Performance Analyst - Financial Services

ACCA Careers; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Fringe benefits

International environment

Professional development and career成长

Résumé du poste

ACCA Careers in Brussels is seeking a Strategic Change Analyst to join its Brussels office. The role focuses on defining and executing the strategic roadmap for the Life Insurance business unit, combining financial analysis, budgeting and governance with storytelling for senior management.

You will conduct business analyses, develop data-driven recommendations, and coordinate change initiatives across functions, while supporting the annual budgeting process and cost monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, business analysis, project management, transformation or change management.
• Strong understanding of Life Insurance sector, including products, regulations and market dynamics.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business transformation and roadmap execution.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, financial analysis and management reporting.
• Proven ability to create impactful presentations and deliver executive-level storytelling.
• Experience in process improvement and cross-functional project coordination.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication across multiple functions.
• Fluency in French/Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Define and monitor the Business Unit strategic roadmap.
• Translate strategic priorities into executive presentations and storytelling.
• Prepare presentations, reports and strategic updates for senior management and executive committees.
• Conduct business and strategic analyses to support decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
• Perform ad hoc studies on profitability, efficiency, organizational effectiveness and innovation.
• Develop recommendations and action plans based on data-driven insights.
• Contribute to the optimization and simplification of internal processes across the business unit.
• Coordinate and monitor strategic initiatives, transformation projects and change management activities.
• Support the annual budgeting process and oversee operating expenses.
• Prepare financial analyses, budget forecasts and management reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance on cost allocation, planning and performance monitoring.
• Act as key liaison between business stakeholders and Finance to align on financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in budgeting, reporting and governance processes.

Connaissances

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Presentation / storytelling

Project management

Change management

Process improvement

Budgeting

Management reporting

Formation

Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Insurance or a related field

Description du poste

Our client is a leading international insurance company with a strong presence in the Belgian market. They are looking for a Strategic Change Analyst to join its Brussels-based office.

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Our client is a leading international insurance company with a strong presence in the Belgian market. Through innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence, the organization continuously invests in transforming and growing their Business Units.

Omschrijving

• Support the definition, structuring and monitoring of the Business Unit strategic roadmap
• Translate strategic priorities into compelling communication materials, executive presentations and impactful storytelling
• Prepare presentations, reports and strategic updates for senior management and executive committees
• Conduct business and strategic analyses to support decision-making and identify growth opportunities
• Perform ad hoc studies related to profitability, operational efficiency, organizational effectiveness and innovation
• Develop recommendations and action plans based on data-driven insights
• Contribute to the optimization and simplification of internal processes across the business unit
• Coordinate and monitor strategic initiatives, transformation projects and change management activitiesSupport the annual budgeting process and oversee the monitoring of business unit operating expenses
• Prepare financial analyses, budget forecasts and management reporting
• Collaborate closely with Finance teams on cost allocation, financial planning and performance monitoring
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and Finance to ensure alignment on financial objectives and priorities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within budgeting, reporting and governance processes

Profiel van kandidaat

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Insurance or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, business analysis, project management, transformation or change management
• Strong understanding of the Life Insurance sector, including products, regulations and market dynamics
• Experience supporting strategic planning, business transformation and roadmap execution
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, financial analysis and management reporting
• Proven ability to create impactful presentations and deliver effective executive-level storytelling
• Experience in process improvement and cross-functional project coordination
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across multiple business functions
• Highly organized, autonomous and capable of challenging assumptions in a constructive manner
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present clear conclusions to management
• Fluency in French/Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Aanbod

• High-visibility position with direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
• Key role in shaping and executing strategic initiatives within a major insurance organization
• Broad scope covering strategy, transformation, finance and operational excellence
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale growth, innovation and digital transformation projects
• Collaborative, dynamic and forward-looking working environment
• Strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth
• Competitive salary package complemented by a comprehensive range of fringe benefits
• International environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation

STRATEGIC CHANGE ANALYST / CHANGE MANAGEMENT / LIFE INSURANCE / LIFE & HEALTH / STRATEGY EXECUTION / BUSINESS ANALYST / BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION / STRATEGIC PLANNING / ROADMAP MANAGEMENT / FINANCIAL ANALYSIS / BUDGET MANAGEMENT / MANAGEMENT REPORTING / PROCESS IMPROVEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT / STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT / STORYTELLING / BUSINESS STRATEGY / INSURANCE / BRUSSELS / FINANCIAL SERVICES / DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE / CHANGE DELIVERY