Job Summary:

Zurich Middle East is part of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest and most experienced insurers. Our mission is to help our local community understand and protect themselves from risk both locally and globally.

Reporting to the PPM Retail Business Partner, the PPM Analyst will support the Business Partnering function and use expertise in accounting, business partnering and breadth of understanding of the business to support regular expense management processes for the business unit by coordinating and ensuring delivery of on expense reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Job Accountabilities

The PPM Analyst has the responsibility to undertake the following expense management activities:

• Providing financial reports to budget owners on the expense position.
• Liaising with budget owners on simple expense process questions and understanding the financial expense position.
• Supporting the monthly expense close to ensure all relevant expenses have been booked with appropriate accounting treatment.
• Act as a point of contact for business for simple financial expense queries.
• Assist in the production of annual expense budget and regular forecast process, ensuring all reporting requirements are delivered in line with Group requirements.
• Develop a basic working knowledge of relevant segments (direct expenses, allocated expenses, recharges, claims) and act as a subject matter expert for any queries relating to financial performance of these segments.
• Understands specific local market trends relating to the expense metrics.
• Support the business strategy in conjunction with other initiatives through provision of financial expense analysis and commentaries.
• Provides robust, timely information relating to all aspects of expense performance in order to enhance business decision making.
• Contribute to the delivery of all internal and external reporting requirements for specific segments in adherence to group timetable requirements.
• Co-ordinate the annual planning cycle on behalf of the Senior Planning & Performance Reporting Manager including local country Chief Financial Officer and senior business stakeholders as required.
• Assist in resolution of all segment queries for specific items within the profit and loss account.

Job Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and 2 or more years of experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Proficient with accounting principles and data analysis.
• Strong digital learning agility and literacy.
• Take action to manage your own personal development.

Why 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 are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

Job Category: Management Analyst
Reporting to: PPM Retail Business Partner
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Schedule: Full-time
Remote working: No

Our purpose and values

Create a brighter future together.
Our new purpose defines who we are, who our stakeholders are, and the impact we want to have in the world. It’s an evolution. It builds on our legacy and better reflects how we serve the needs of our customers, employees, partners and society.

We have spent the last 150 years going above and beyond to protect the people who put their trust in us. We recognise the dramatic changes happening in our societies, whether driven by climate change or the effects of technology on work and the way we live our lives. In an era of unprecedented change, we are determined to shape a future in which we can all thrive.

How we live our culture
For Zurich, being a responsible and impactful business is more than a story we tell. It’s a principle that informs every action we take. It’s who we are.

We are guided by our values. We are optimistic, caring and reliable. With forward thinking, determination and a sense of togetherness, we bring our purpose to life. Our purpose and values are at the basis of our strategy. To learn more about our strategy.

The Reward

As well as a competitive salary we also offer an excellent lifestyle benefits package which includes:

• 12% pension
• 25 days holiday plus an additional 3 volunteering days
• Annual company bonuses
• Medical Cover
• Discounted technology offers/gadget insurance
• Virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym membership,
• Free flu jab
• Plus many more lifestyle benefits to suit your individual requirements

Further information

At Zurich, we aim to have a diverse mix of employees that reflects our customers and the communities in which we live and work. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, race, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/parental and mental health status. Our approach ensures that Zurich is a place that values different opinions, respects personal needs, and provides equal opportunities for all. We are committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich is passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity through the Zurich Community Trust.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Additional Requirements

• Working knowledge of financial performance
• Expense metrics