Head of Regional

About The JobHead of Regional & Commercial Finance you will be leading the financial operations and strategy for the relevant regions within Allianz Technology. This role involves managing a team of 4‐5 regional finance managers and the respective local head of finance managers for high‐revenue countries, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's objectives.In addition, the regional finance managers are responsible for all functional areas within the CFO pillar for their respective regions and for observing all customer‐related financial topics across regions & countries.What You DoProvide leadership, direction and management to the regional finance managers and their teams/second line functions; foster transparency and ensure proper baselining and initiative tracking per region leveraging finance teams.Ensure savings tracking of relevant projects & incoming transfers from other entities; ensure global management and control of revenues, costs as well as price & volume effects in a transparent way.Validate global project portfolio & initiative business cases together with local and central senior management stakeholders.Steer demand alignment (volume) on a multiyear perspective together with Account Management and Service Owners, creating related customer‐friendly overviews.Play a vital role in dispute & commercial management (cash collection process) and foster credit note handling with Allianz Group CFOs.Foster process and tool implementation in close alignment with the different programs.Initiate best practice sharing based on customer OEs from between the regions.What You BringUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA/CFA preferred).Extensive experience in financial management with a track record of success in a senior leadership role in the IT industry preferred.Expertise in managing IT budgets (€500m‐€1bn), with experience driving cost savings and ensuring financial transparency.Proficiency in financial software and systems (e.g. SAP) with strong analytical, strategic planning and problem‐solving skills.Strong ability to collaborate with senior management and clients of Allianz Technology and align demand management across multi‐year plans.Experience driving finance transformation and post‐merger integration (PMI) initiatives within large organizations.Exceptional leadership skills, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork abilities, thriving in an international and multicultural environment with a deep awareness of cultural nuances, customs, and etiquette in the region.Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use.What We OfferHybrid work model with up to 25 days per year working from abroad.Competitive compensation and benefits package including a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and various employee discounts.Lifelong learning opportunities through career development and digital learning programs, international mobility and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) designed to support family and career balance.About Allianz TechnologyWith its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries, it runs, optimizes, transforms and innovates infrastructure, applications, and services to co‐create the best customer experience.Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & InclusionAllianz Group is a trusted insurance and asset‐management company that values its employees' ambitions and challenges. We exist to build an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to grow and shape a better future for our customers and the world. We are proud to be an equal‐opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.To Recruitment AgenciesAllianz Technology has an in‐house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Engagements with recruitment agencies are formalized by contract, and fees are paid only when a contract is in place.84848 | Finance & Accounting | Management | Allianz Executive | Allianz Technology | Full‐Time | Permanent#J-18808-Ljbffr