Finance Operations & Projects Lead - Hybrid

Allianz UK; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Hybrid working

Annual performance related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Development days

Discount on insurance products up to 5

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz UK in Guildford is seeking a Business Support Executive to back the Group Financial Controller, overseeing accounts administration, engagement management, and project delivery. The role is hybrid, based in the Guildford office, and involves coordinating cross-functional finance activities.

You will organise budgets, support cost control and procurement, run departmental events, and drive process improvements while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience supporting change management and adopting new processes.
• Basic project management knowledge to coordinate workstreams.
• Advanced MS Office, especially Excel/PowerPoint, with AI tools understanding.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently with accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day organisation and administration of Accounts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align activities with finance objectives.
• Lead finance-related projects from initiation to delivery and monitor milestones.
• Provide updates on risks and issues to senior leaders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Change management

Project coordination

MS Office + AI tools

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Allianz UK in Guildford is seeking a Business Support Executive to back the Group Financial Controller, overseeing accounts administration, engagement management, and project delivery. The role is hybrid, based in the Guildford office, and involves coordinating cross-functional finance activities.

You will organise budgets, support cost control and procurement, run departmental events, and drive process improvements while maintaining high professional standards.