Our opportunity
Zurich Insurance is building strong In-House creative agency, who will be the preferred destination for the execution of the Group customer strategy, delivering creative concepts, Experience and Service Design, including channel orchestration, and measurement capabilities.
In your role you will play a critical role in driving financial performance and strategic decision-making within Creative Studio. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and business leads, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to support Creative Studio’s growth and profitability. This role requires a strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally.
You will be overseeing a portfolio of projects, controlling the budget usage, and monitoring the financial impact. You will also engage with relevant stakeholders for both reporting purposes and ensuring a robust delivery of the ongoing projects.
We are looking for a person who is empathetic, insightful, flexible, and resolute.
Your role
As a Financial Controller - Creative Studio your main responsibilities will involve:
- Financial planning and reporting to the parent company of the Creative Studio.
- Proposing decisions with regards to finance and acting as the main point of communication for the central finance team and Head of Creative Studio.
- Work with Head of Studio Operations and the Head of the Creative Studio to ensure financial health, including budgeting, financial planning and monitoring financial performance including but not limiting to the following tasks:
- working with management on budget preparation
- preparing monthly (or as necessary) Cash Flows (CF)
- preparing monthly (or as necessary) reports against budget
- working with Group on tax related topics
- preparing and submitting all necessary Group reporting
- Preparation of Annual reports
- Preparation of Board materials and present to the Boards as necessary
- Support the External audit
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Provide transparency on charges sent to internal customers
- Developing and implementing risk management strategies to minimize financial risks.
- Participating in strategic planning and contributing to the Studio’s financial strategy.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
- Ensuring compliance with local and global requirements and guidelines.
- Driving the adoption and integration of financial technologies and tools to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
- Performing other services as determined by the Head of Studio consistent with the foregoing.
Your Skills And Experience
As a Financial Controller - Creative Studio your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
- 5+ years’ experience in Controlling/ FP&A / Analytics in multinational companies.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills.
- Outstanding communication skills.
- Full profficency in English and Spanish. German and other languages are a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant accounting standards.
- Experience in implementing and managing financial controls and compliance frameworks.
Preferred
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of financial systems and software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).
- Power BI, Qlik or knowledge of other BI tools will be considered an advantage
- Finance experience from creative agency background combined with corporate experience would be ideal
- Ability to leverage data analytics for strategic decision-making.
What we offer?
As well as a competitive salary and a yearly bonus we offer:
- Option to work remotely within Spain even up to 100%
- Wide range of internal and external trainings
- Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits
- Life and accident Insurance
- Collective Life Retirement Plan
- Special banking and insurance conditions plus Exclusive Employees discounts
- Functional diversity benefits
- Different activities like hiking, investment, beach volley club and many more
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Primary work location is Barcelona. Please apply with your
CV in English.
Please note that the remote work option is available within Spain only.
Who We Are
Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich millions of individuals and businesses place their trust in our products and services every day. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling, businesses and communities to face a world of risk with confidence. Imagine if you could help people do this all over the world. You’d give them confidence and reassurance by protecting what they love most. It’s a big challenge, but you will be supported by a world-class team who believe in helping you to reach your full potential and deliver on our promises.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.
So be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.
You are the heart & soul of Zurich!
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.
Let’s continue to grow together!
- Location(s): ES - Barcelona
- Remote working: Yes
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Alvaro Gallego Zazo
