Senior Finance Systems Analyst
A new transformational adventure awaits you…
How does 5 weeks of annual leave, a fulfilling career you'll genuinely enjoy, and working for a reputable organization that promotes wellbeing and drives digital transformation sound to you?
As one of Forbes 2024 ‘World’s Best Employers’ and Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for 2025, Zurich - a leader in the insurance industry, is on a journey towards a brighter future… A brighter future for you - focused on your career, your wellbeing, and your community - as well as our customers and the planet.
Join us on this thrilling journey as we work towards our vision of becoming Australia's leading digital insurer. If you're eager to be part of a values-driven global organisation that's experiencing real growth and transformation, and if you share our commitment to making a tangible difference and taking continuous steps towards a sustainable future for our people, customers, communities, and our planet, then keep reading!
Let’s create a brighter future together, let’s make a difference
It’s important to know, what you do matters. At Zurich, we don’t just cover, we care.
At Zurich, we’re on an exciting journey to empower our people and fuel innovation across diverse teams. As a Senior Finance Systems Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our Finance Systems team, ensuring seamless SAP ledger operations, interface management, and driving system improvements. You’ll work closely with both local and global teams, navigating integration points and supporting change initiatives.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, is comfortable with ambiguity, and can wear multiple hats. Whether you're a seasoned SAP expert or a rising star eager to learn and grow, we’re open to finding the right fit. This is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture where curiosity, courage and responsibility are celebrated.
You will also be responsible for the following:
- Manage daily operations and month-end close processes within SAP ERP.
- Provide technical support for general ledger processes, reconciliations, and system issues.
- Monitor and optimise automated processes; manage change requests and incidents.
- Collaborate with global support teams to implement system changes and enhancements.
- Support BAU initiatives and contribute to finance transformation projects.
- Engage in user acceptance testing and system integration testing.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
Important to your success – let’s grow together
In order to be successful, you will have the following:
- Strong experience with SAP (essential), particularly in general ledger and finance closing processes.
- Exposure to automation tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Alteryx) and Snowflake is highly regarded.
- Familiarity with forecasting/planning tools like Anaplan or Workday Adaptive.
- Insurance industry experience is a plus.
- Ability to work flexibly across time zones (occasional evening calls).
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute broadly.
Belong. Zurich is here to support you
There are so many reasons why Zurich is a great place to be and the right choice for you, but here are just a few.
- Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave for permanent staff through our Z leave initiative, along with 15 days of personal/carer’s leave as we empower our people to manage their own wellbeing. Plus, access to Family Care (parental leave).
- Benefit from a hybrid working arrangement – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home per week for full-time employees.
- Access programs to stay healthy and feel healthier, receive an AUD$500 wellbeing payment per year, and a AUD$295 new starter e-voucher for your work-from-home setup (flex work - hybrid working), along with other great benefits through our Shine portal.
- Grow and thrive in your career with our award-winning training programs. We support and encourage your development because our strength lies in our people, and we value your individuality.
- Work with global, diverse, and inclusive teams; explore your passions, fuel innovation, drive equity, collaborate, and make a positive difference beyond your role.
- Take advantage of global mobility opportunities across more than 200 countries worldwide.
- Volunteer and work in our state-of-the-art Green Star rated offices (when you are in the office) and dress for your day.
- We plant a tree for every new employee.
- Not to mention our various employer of choice awards/memberships – WGEA; Family Inclusive Workplace; Gold AWEI Employer, Pride in Diversity… to name a few.
We could go on, but the main point is that Zurich is a great place to be, where you can truly belong, be yourself, maintain work/life balance, and thrive in a supportive environment.
Zurich is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair and accessible for all candidates. If you require any special accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, we encourage you to please let us know at the time of your application.
So, if you want to come on an adventure that will build a brighter future together, and feel a sense of togetherness, then please apply today to start your adventure!