Senior Specialist Planning and Analytics - Fixed Term Contract

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2024 and a Great Place to Work. We’re one of the world’s leading insurance and asset management brands, with a workforce as diverse as the world around us, which is why we hire the very best people to further our commitment to securing the future for our people and customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

This is an opportunity for a 12 month fixed term contract.

About the role

• Lead project work streams to implement Planning Analytics solutions to analysis, reporting and planning using Agile principles.
• Deliver solutions using Planning Analytics expertise to document requirements, develop options and manage all associated activities, to resolve Planning Analytics improvements and issues using Agile principles.
• Development of single source and self-serve Finance data and reporting for both financial and non-financial metrics and outcomes.
• Design, Develop and Deliver quality and complex data and reporting solutions across the Finance function using Planning and Analytics best practices.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced colleagues to develop skills and maximise Planning Analytics team productivity.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline with relevant accreditations (Chartered Accountant or Certified Practicing Accountant or relevant qualification in computer sciences or related fields).
• Comprehensive understanding of organisational financial frameworks and experience in managing financial analysis and planning systems, providing advice to improve financial performance and achieve strategic objectives.
• Excellent knowledge of IBM Planning Analtyics functions, trends and technological developments.
• Highly developed ‘first principle’ problem-solving skills, combined with a curious and creative mindset.
• Demonstrated evidence of technical proficiency with IBM Planning Analytics software, functional database, presentation tools.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible and remote work options and workplace adjustments, with support for your work/life balance.

• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.

• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!

• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in an equitable workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the perspectives and talents they bring to work.  We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.