.Our opportunityThe Business Implementation team within Investment Administration & Accounting (IAA) function is looking for a Senior Cost Analyst. You will collect and analyze complex financial information related to the IAA's costs, closely monitoring plan vs. actuals, coordinating and collecting the explanations of variances; providing reporting andcommentary to the leadership team; liaising with the central and local finance teams, ensuring compliance with submission deadlines and performing ad-hoc analysis. The Senior Cost Analyst is expected to possess knowledge of financial budgeting, strategic planning, communication, and people management processes. At Zurich, we want you to reach your potential and be the best version of you.Your roleAs a Senior Cost Analyst your main responsibilities will involve:Analyzes expenses and cost transactions; ensures that transactions are recorded accurately and assigned to the right cost center, and where appropriate, challenge allocations of costs to and between services and locations.Stakeholder communication and engagement, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership team and other stakeholders by providing valuable insights.Supporting stakeholders through provision of accurate, timely and insightful headcount and cost information and submission of IAA charges to global and local finance.Analyzing costs to identify and recommend opportunities to increase efficiency and to mitigate risks.Supporting cost centre owners to run forecast and plan and investigating variances in plan vs. actuals vs. estimated forecast for all locations.Responsibility for IAA charging process, liaises with stakeholders, conducts market research to recommend changes to pricing or business models.Recommendations for methods of improving financial processes and reporting, delivering efficiency enhancements and cost savings.Building and maintaining an internal network, to include a range of stakeholders, collaborating across the organization (IAA stakeholders, IM cost controller, global and local finance, tax and transfer pricing).Participation in business planning activities which may include financial, technological (data, platform) and resource planning.Acts as single point of contact within IAA for submission of Forecast and Planning figures to Group IM, and supporting PMO with cost controlling tasks for Projects.Participation in devising and monitoring of internal cost governance activities.Working with external service providers to manage or evaluate their provision, monitor their performance and ensure service level agreements are followed.Your Skills and ExperienceAs a Senior Cost Analyst your skills and qualifications will ideally include:Degree in Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting, or equivalent.At least 8 years working experience in related field.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Financial Awareness & Acumen (e.G
