Finance Business Partner

Zurich Insurance; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Training

Volunteering programs

Kindergarten support

25 vacation days

Job summary

Zurich Insurance in Spain seeks a Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight, performance management expertise, and strategic support to drive profitable growth. You will collaborate with senior leaders to translate results into actionable recommendations and support planning and forecasting across the organization.

The role reports to the Head of Planning & Performance Management and requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, and a proactive, continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling or Performance Management.
• Experience in business stakeholders’ management.
• Insurance industry knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Area leaders to understand performance, priorities and challenges.
• Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making.
• Act as the primary Finance contact for assigned Business Areas and support functions.
• Develop executive narratives, management reports and presentations for ExCo and senior leadership.
• Lead planning, budgeting and forecasting activities and monitor performance against targets.

Skills

Financial analysis

Performance management

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Hey! I am Marta, the recruiter for this role. I love playing tennis, and skiing is my passion. Above all, what I enjoy the most is traveling and creating unforgettable memories with my family. Lovely to meet you!

Perhaps this is the 10th Job Description you read today, sitting on your couch with Netflix playing in the background, or contemplating your life planning to refresh your career. I am sure by now all offers look the same.

I will be honest with you, at Zurich we do not claim to be perfect, but we are pretty cool! If you want to know why, keep reading!

But first, THANK YOU for showing interest in our company. We know that a job search can be challenging, but don’t worry, what goes around comes around!

Let’s get straight to the point! I will try to sum up our DNA in 2 essential points:

• We love volunteering but we prefer to be Change Activists. What does that mean? We focus our efforts in helping youths in risk of social marginalization and fighting climate change by reforesting parks or woods in Madrid and in the Doñana Forest. In 2025, we did more than 28,000 hours of activism.
• At Zurich we say it loud and clear: We are proud of our colors, we believe that a diverse and inclusive team makes the difference. We don’t discuss disability, we discuss capability! We want you to be yourself, without closets in between or glass ceilings making you fragile. 50% of our high responsibility positions are occupied by women (including our Executive Committee). Do you know that we produce our own podcasts about gender identity? We are building a company were everyone is welcome!

At this point you might be asking yourself: Marta, how will be my day to day wearing the blue sweater? I asked that question too.

Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner for assigned Business Areas, providing financial insight, performance management expertise and strategic support to drive profitable growth and informed decision-making.

The role partners closely with senior business leaders, helping them understand performance drivers, identify opportunities and risks, challenge assumptions and translate financial results into actionable business recommendations.

Reporting to the Head of Planning & Performance Management, the position plays a key role in business planning, forecasting, performance monitoring and strategic initiatives across the organization.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Partner with Business Area leaders to understand business performance, strategic priorities and emerging challenges.
• Provide financial insight and constructive challenge to support decision-making.
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for assigned Business Areas and support functions.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor on financial matters.

Planning & Performance Management Insights

• Lead performance analysis for assigned Business Areas, identifying the key financial and operational drivers behind results as well as improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate annual planning, budgeting and forecasting activities with business leaders and monitor business performance against targets, highlighting risks, opportunities and emerging trends.
• Deliver meaningful insights and recommendations to improve profitability, growth and business performance.
• Develop clear and compelling executive narratives, management reports and presentations for CEO, CFO, ExCo and other senior leadership forums.
• Actively contributes to key performance forums and business review processes.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting, planning and performance management processes.
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting automation and analytical capabilities.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics and visualization tools.
• Contribute to cross-functional transformation initiatives and Finance projects.

How do you know you fit in? I’ll explain:

Don’t worry, we are not asking you to save the planet or meet 100% of the requirements.

Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling or Performance Management.
• Experience in business stakeholders’ management.
• Insurance industry knowledge is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong financial analysis and performance management capabilities.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.
• Strong understanding of profitability drivers and value creation.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools would be an asset.

Personal Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear business messages and actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ownership mindset and strong accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, curious and continuous improvement oriented.
• Fluent English.

Right now, either you feel as great as when you fit into the right size of your jeans or you are thinking “this is not for me” (and that’s ok, we will meet again in a bright future). However, you can share my contact with those near you who you feel might be a fit to the job.

At Zurich we love to live life to the fullest. I would love to know how we can make you happy, but for me, balance between life and work makes the difference. Flexibility and digital disconnection are real and encouraged.

#PorSerDeZurich, you can choose the benefits that best fit your needs. We all know that “to each their own”.

• Flexibility, trust and accountability are at the heart of how we work. Our hybrid working model gives you the freedom to organise your day‑to‑day work from anywhere in Spain, while also creating opportunities to spend time with your colleagues in the office. Whether it's catching up over a coffee, sharing ideas, collaborating on projects or simply enjoying a few laughs…​ 
• We believe you learn by doing, which means we allow movement of our employees in between different departments, both locally and at an international level thanks to the program “Talent in Motion”. And so, you can further your knowledge and growth, we offer English classes, training, and a personal mentoring program.
• Flexible remuneration: You will be able to choose what suits you best! Choose from medical insurance, training, volunteering programs, kindergarten and so much more!
• At Zurich we know that putting a smile on someone else’s face is easier than you think! That’s why we are activists! We will gift you a whole working day to dedicate to the cause that is closer to your heart.
• Referral bonus if you bring other top talent like you! Just remember - we are not looking for perfection, so feel free to share my contact information with people you know who might be a good match, and I will be happy to meet them.
• If Sport Spice as always been your favorite, now is your chance to get fit! Marathons, gym discounts and much more! Are you ready to go?
• Do you prefer the beach or the mountains? You will have 25 vacation days, plus insurance day and your birthday to do all the things you love the most. But fear not, we mean real digital disconnection. Because we all know life is short and you deserve a good rest!
• At Zurich we think about the future, therefore offer a retirement plan and life insurance and discounts in banking and other insurance products.

If you managed to read up to this point, THANK YOU! We are pretty cool, aren’t we?

I hope to meet you soon!

Marta Corral