Financial Analyst

Job title:

Financial Analyst

Company:

Aegon

Job description

Currently, we are looking for a Financial Analyst for Financial Planning and Analysis. Are you ready for the next step in your career? Then join our Financial Planning and Analysis department at Aegon Corporate Center!Description department and position
The department Financial Planning and Analysis is part of the Corporate Financial Center (CFC). The primary objectives of the CFC are:

• to provide the Executive Board, Management Board and Supervisory Board with meaningful financial and non-financial information
• performance monitoring, cost control and ad hoc analysis of business unit activities
• balance sheet management of the Holding companies and monitoring the capital position including adherence to the capital management policy of the business units
• external financial reporting of the group while maintain a highly efficient and effective reporting platform (for external and internal financial data) with high quality internal control procedures
• executing on all money market, debt and equity capital market transactions of the group

To help achieve this objective, the department Financial Planning and Analysis is responsible for the first three objectives mentioned above. This entails delivering strong monthly and quarterly management reporting including budgeting and forecasting processes that support and promote a continuous improvement measurement process and culture. The department is also part of the approval process for new strategic initiatives across the Company and monitors the execution of these initiatives (e.g. M&A, Business Cases, Monitoring Business Plans, Improvement Initiatives).In addition the function is responsible for balance sheet management of the Holding companies and the monitoring of the capital position, including adherence to the capital management policy, of the business units. The team works closely together with the Financial Reporting & Control team, who are responsible for the collection and aggregation of all structured data that is used by the MI department. In addition, the department works together with other disciplines within the Corporate Center such as the Group Treasury, Group Risk, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Transformation Office. As noted the department works closely together with all Aegon’s business units, whereby ongoing communication and alignment with country units is essential.Position in the organizationNext to the head of the Financial Planning & Analysis department, the team comprises of 4 team leads and 10 Analysts. Your role will be Financial Analyst. Within this role you will be flexibly deployed across the different FP&A functions, Management Information, Business Analysis & Control and Capital Management.Purpose of the job
As part of your role, you will be working in the Business Analysis & Control team.For Business Analysis & Control you are expected to:

• Analyze, challenge and approve all strategic initiatives, that are assigned to you by the Business Analysis and Control (BA&C) Lead, above a certain threshold in the Group
• Assist Business Units in putting together high-quality business cases with clear objectives, milestones and deliverables
• Close monitoring of the timely execution of the strategic initiatives that are assigned to you by the Business Analysis and Control (BA&C) Lead, including the successful meeting of their financial objectives
• Frequent reporting on the progress of these initiatives against targets to our boards
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis into business unit activities, with a particular focus on expense management.
• Provide Merger & Acquisition related finance support
• Support in cost control activities for Corporate Center

Know-how

• University degree in Accounting, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or Financial Management
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience within a financial institution or financial consultancy
• You are a positive and pro-active team player, analytical and results driven.
• You have experience in (setting up) financial models that are used in decision making processes
• You have experience in assessing and analyzing business performance, challenging business strategies, ability to present and interpret the results of the assessment, ability to conduct complex financial research autonomously.
• Excellent communication skills: providing information, listening, and most importantly, convincing
• Proficient in English, both in writing and verbally
• Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills

Candidate Traits:

• Strong analytical skills, team worker, self-assured, good communication skills
• Can work independently
• Accurate and detail-oriented worker
• Curious yet practical – problem solver
• Strong time management skills
• Good sense of humor

What we offer:We offer you an exciting position, in which you will work independently and professionally in an ambitious, international organization.

• Compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring manager and HR.
• You will be able to work from home and in the office, and even have the possibility to work from abroad a few weeks per year;
• You are entitled to 210,5 hours holiday per year and 17 hours for work life balance and you can buy up to 143 hours of additional holiday hours;
• Every 5 years you have the opportunity to go on partially paid sabbatical leave for two months.
• Vitality is important to us, so we support you with a vitality budget of EUR 200 gross which you may use to enhance your vitality.
• For your commuter travel you will receive a NS Business Card or you can claim your travel expenses as per our mobility policy.
• By the end of 2024 Aegon will move to our new office at Schiphol WTC.

AegonAs an international financial services group, Aegon unites a diverse range of businesses that, together, help millions of people around the world live their best lives by offering a broad mix of investment, protection, and retirement solutions. Through divesting its Eastern European businesses, combining its Dutch business with another Dutch insurer, and moving its legal seat to Bermuda, Aegon is undergoing transformative changes. Aegon Ltd. is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange. As a result, Aegon’s business is subject to and impacted by many different sets of laws and regulations. Although Group Legal is primarily concerned with the rules and regulations directly applicable to Aegon Ltd. as a listed and regulated holding company, it always takes into account the international group context.Interest – Apply now
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].#LI-DK1#LI-Hybrid

Expected salary

Location

Nederland

Job date

Sat, 25 May 2024 07:52:34 GMT

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