(Senior) Finance Analyst – HR and Workforce data

AXA; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to partner with HR on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for all compensation-related matters. The role supports the annual HR operating expense budget, quarterly re-forecasts, and the financial close process for HR, including journal entries, accruals, and reporting to HR Leadership.

The role requires strong FP&A capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with Anaplan, Coupa, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, FP&A, HR finance, budgeting and variance analysis.
• English at C1 level required.
• Experience with HR data and close processes.
• Ability to present to HR Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support annual HR operating expense budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting with data accuracy and insights.
• Serve as a super user for workforce planning in Anaplan.
• Contribute to monthly/quarterly close ensuring compliance with accounting policies.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports for stakeholders and explain variances.
• Meet and present to HR leadership regularly.
• Investigate discrepancies and tailor root-cause analyses.
• Promote process and system improvements for efficiency and cost savings.
• Build strong relationships with HR and Finance partners for collaboration.
• Support severance accruals, journals, and account reconciliations.
• Assist HR P2P activities (Coupa/SAP) including training and approvals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Business partnering

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

English proficiency (C1)

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field

ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent qualification (in progress or completed)

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Anaplan

Job description

(Senior) Finance Analyst – HR and Workforce data

Wrocław, Poland

The Finance Analyst supports HR in developing the annual operating expense budget, quarterly re-forecasting, and providing insights into variances and expenses. The Finance Analyst also contributes directly to the financial close process for HR by performing journal entries, accruals, analyses, and reporting, offering insights, challenges, and solutions to HR Leadership.

This role also plays a key part in supporting enterprise-wide workforce initiatives, including assisting with budgeting and forecasting in Anaplan for all compensation-related matters. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for managing the collection and recording of company-wide severance accruals, journal entries, and performing account reconciliations. The position involves regular collaboration and presentation to the HR Leadership Team and requires close coordination with HR Finance, HR Leadership, HR Business Partners, Payroll, Finance, and other key stakeholders to make sure seamless communication and alignment.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Support the annual HR operating expense budgeting and quarterly re-forecasting processes, ensuring data accuracy and relevance. Develop detailed reports to facilitate reviews and provide insights into variances, and accurately input approved HR data into Anaplan
• Serve as a super user for workforce planning support within Anaplan.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring full compliance with Group accounting policies
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for key stakeholders, monitoring spend against budgets and forecasts, and explaining key variances.
• Meet and present to HR leadership regularly.
• Investigate discrepancies or unexpected results, collaborating with stakeholders to identify root causes and solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement by reviewing and optimizing processes and systems for increased efficiency and cost savings.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with HR and Finance partners to make sure effective collaboration.
• Support the severance process by collecting relevant information, booking accruals and journals quarterly or as required, and performing account reconciliations.
• Assist HR in all P2P activities, (Coupa/SAP), including training on process; managing PO and invoice reports, resolving issues, and ensuring HR purchasing approvals are current and communicated.
• Code and process HR invoices for payment as needed, maintain vendor and expense account reconciliations, and perform journal entries or accruals as required.

You will report to HR Finance Partner within the HR Chief Operating Office.

What you will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant experience in financial analysis, FP&A, workforce/HR finance, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Compelling analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and turn it into clear insights and practical recommendations.
• Compelling business partnering and communication skills, with confidence to collaborate with stakeholders, constructively challenge assumptions and support financial decision-making; English at C1 level.
• Proactive, curious and answer-oriented approach, with compelling ownership, attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience in financial reporting and general ledger systems (preferably SAP); experience with Coupa and Anaplan is an advantage.
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; Financial Services or Insurance experience is preferred.
• ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent qualification, completed or in progress, is an advantage

Who WE are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.