PPM Analyst

Planning and Performance Management Analyst (Swiss Team)

Place of work: Cracow

Purpose:

To perform specific Planning and Performance Management activities relevant for Group and Local reporting in order to support and reinforce key business objectives. The role gives opportunity to participate in local, regional and global projects and that is why we are looking for a proactive, flexible person with a “can do” approach.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, coordinate, analyze and generally support monthly, quarterly and yearly financial closings
• Actively participate in the monthly GI/GL/EXP management reporting process through the preparation and adjustments of standard reports and analysis
• Response to business queries
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as needed
• Responsibility for data quality and integrity among various client’s systems
• Identify financial issues and the drivers behind, support counter-measures definition and track achievement
• Lead project modules/task forces related to PPM topics
• Close cooperation on daily basis with Team located in Switzerland

Candidate’s profile:

• At least 1-2 years relevant experience in finance/controlling/cost accounting
• Finance and Accounting, Economy/Controlling or equivalent academic degree
• Very good knowledge of MS Office tools (MS Excel)
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Power BI and PowerApps
• English skills – very good written and spoken

We offer: 

• Real life opportunities to develop and grow with us and contribute to the world around us
• Competitive salaries, language allowance and an employee benefits package that includes among others medical insurance, life insurance and sport-card
• Annual bonus depending on company annual results and individual performance
• Wide range of learning programs and personal development opportunities including also possibility to apply for up to 80% of educational trainings reimbursement
• Referral awards
• Online fitness trainings
• Fresh fruits at the office
• Possibility to work from home
• nice and friendly atmosphere

Who we are: 

Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading multi-line insurer serving people and businesses in more than 200 countries and territories. Founded 150 years ago, Zurich is transforming insurance. In addition to providing insurance protection, Zurich is increasingly offering prevention services such as those that promote wellbeing and enhance climate resilience. Reflecting its purpose to ‘create a brighter future together’, Zurich aspires to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. It is targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 and has the highest-possible ESG rating from MSCI. In 2020, Zurich launched the Zurich Forest project to support reforestation and biodiversity restoration in Brazil. The Group has about 60,000 employees and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (ZURN), is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has a level I American Depositary Receipt (ZURVY) program, which is traded over-the-counter on OTCQX. Further information is available at www.zurich.com.

In March 2016 we established a Shared Service Centre in Kraków, in Poland to support our global strategy. It is from this location that we have created a global shared service platform, focusing on advanced business functions such as financial accounting and reporting, planning and performance management, ICFR testing, financial systems management as well as HR integrated talent management operations.

This role is related to the key area of Zurich’s activity in Kraków. We are committed to complete the recruitment process as soon as possible, however in some occasions it may take up to 6 months and the requirements for the position may be subject to some clarification or modification during the recruitment process.