Financial Analysis - Manager

Zurich Insurance
Australia
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: certificationSkills: ["Commercial mindset","Analytical thinking","Sound judgement","Continuous improvement","Clear communication","Stakeholder collaboration"]

Lead month-end close and deliver accurate local and Group reporting for Zurich Australia, driving expense reporting, analysis, and forward-looking planning. Partner with business leaders to prepare forecasts, budgets, and annual plans, tracking initiatives and efficiency outcomes. Improve finance processes by reducing manual work and embedding automation, AI, and digital tools where appropriate—while delivering clear insights that support sound cost management and decision-making.

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Zurich Insurance
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Financial Analysis - Manager

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Job Summary

Lead month-end close and deliver accurate local and Group reporting for Zurich Australia, driving expense reporting, analysis, and forward-looking planning. Partner with business leaders to prepare forecasts, budgets, and annual plans, tracking initiatives and efficiency outcomes. Improve finance processes by reducing manual work and embedding automation, AI, and digital tools where appropriate—while delivering clear insights that support sound cost management and decision-making.
Location: Australia
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead month-end close and deliver accurate local and Group reporting across Zurich Australia entities.
  • •Provide expense reporting, analysis, and insights to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging performance trends.
  • •Coordinate forecasting, budgeting, and annual planning, including allocated expense models.
  • •Partner with business leaders to prepare and present results, forecasts, and plans that support decision-making.
  • •Improve finance processes by reducing manual activity and embedding automation, AI, and digital tools where appropriate.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual LeavePaid LeaveParental LeaveWellness StipendHome Office

Key Requirements

  • •A CPA, CA or equivalent qualification, with at least seven years of post-qualification experience, preferably within financial services.
  • •At least five years of practical experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting and management reporting.
  • •Strong accounting knowledge with an understanding of life insurance or the broader insurance industry.
  • •Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience using SAP general ledger systems.
  • •Experience in a Big Four professional services environment will be highly regarded.
Experience:5+ yearsFinancial servicesInsurance
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Commercial mindsetAnalytical thinkingSound judgementContinuous improvementClear communicationStakeholder collaboration
Certifications:CPACA
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelSAP

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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