Head of Finance, Group HR Function, Board Division

Reported to Holding Board Member, CHRO and Head of Transformation

Led a global matrix team of 5+

Assumed finance leadership for a €135M HR transformation program affecting 140,000+ employees and built a global HR operating model and HR finance function

Managed and advised key stakeholders including the Allianz SE Board of Management, business divisions, operating entities and global HR directors on global cost planning, cost allocation, transfer pricing, tax strategy and transformation impact

Managed FP&A for a €100M board-division budget covering Compliance, M&A, Privacy, Legal and HR

Onboarded two CHROs and one Board Member during the transformation

Steered the project until end of 2019 and designed the strategic roadmap to project completion by end of 2021

Negotiated Allianz’s first global HR shared services contract at better conditions than foreseen in the business case

Delivered €2 million annual savings through tax-efficient cost charging

Designed and implemented an efficiency steering process for the global HR function

Implemented a global functional HR expense reporting and expense planning process

Executed a 10% cost savings initiative in Group HR

Led the IT transfer of 113 HR staff during the Corona lockdown, ensuring business continuity during transition

Contributed to an organizational streamlining project by implementing consistent management layers and spans of control for increased operational efficiency

Reported to the Head of Group Accounting and led 4 direct reports with over 30 indirect reports

Directed the preparation and end-to-end reporting process for the IFRS consolidated financial statements and explanatory notes in the Allianz Group’s annual and quarterly reports

Ensured accurate and timely delivery of financial statements to the Disclosure Committee, Supervisory Board, auditors and Board of Management

Collaborated closely with external auditors to guarantee IFRS-compliant disclosures and financial audits

Regularly enhanced the Allianz Group’s financial reporting tools to meet evolving IFRS disclosure requirements

Implemented three IT solutions for financial reporting with €800K annual savings, earning the Allianz I2S Innovation Award

Trained global teams in IFRS accounting and financial reporting, earning recognition as Trainer of the Year

Reported to the Head of Group Accounting

Managed all IFRS group accounting matters for operating entities in Australia, Greece, South Africa and Allianz Lebensversicherungs-AG in Germany

Oversaw the equity consolidation and intra-company gains and losses elimination processes

Contributed to the successful listing of Allianz SE on the New York Stock Exchange in 2000