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Senior Planning & Performance Reporting Analyst

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 9 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Zurich Insurance Spain

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
English: Required
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers, gym access

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or similar.
Relevant experience in Planning & Performance Management, FP&A, Controlling, Business Partnering, Big 4, or similar financial areas.
Solid financial knowledge and the ability to understand and analyze a profit and loss statement.
Analytical capacity and results orientation, with the ability to identify relevant drivers behind financial evolution.
Ability to synthesize complex information and convert it into clear executive messages.
Autonomy and organizational capacity to manage different processes and deliverables simultaneously.
Good communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders of different levels and areas.
Proactive person, with the ability to question, propose improvements, and provide their own judgment.
Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI will be valued.
Good level of English, both oral and written.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

At Zurich, we really enjoy life, we love living it to the fullest. You'll tell me how we can make you happy, but I love being able to balance my work and personal life. Here, flexible working hours and true digital disconnection are a reality.

#PorSerDeZurich, you can choose the benefits that best suit your needs. We already know that, to each their own.

We offer a super flexible hybrid model so you can work how and where you want within Spain. Plus, we'll provide you with all the equipment you need to work comfortably from home.
We believe in the philosophy of learning by doing, so you can move to other areas locally or internationally through our "Talent in Motion" program. And to keep supporting your development and growth: English classes, training, and a personalized mentoring program.
We want to shake up your expectations about flexible compensation. With our benefits package, you can choose what works best for you and your needs: health insurance, childcare, training, restaurant tickets... and much more!
We love putting smiles on people's faces, and at Zurich we know that's easier than it seems, which is why we're activists. And why not dedicate a whole day to the cause you care about most?
Referral bonus if you recommend a talent like you. We're not looking for anyone perfect, but if you know someone who's awesome, share my contact with them—I'd love to meet them.
If you have a competitive spirit, at Zurich we're going for gold! Marathons, races, gym discounts, and much more. 3, 2, 1... warm up, here we go!
Are you more of a beach person or a mountain person? You'll get 25 vacation days, plus the insurance day and your birthday off, so you can enjoy what you love most. But don't be fooled—real disconnection. Because yes, we all deserve a little break and to enjoy life, which is short.
At Zurich, we think about your future and offer you a pension plan and life insurance.
We're always looking for the best prices for you! You'll have access to thousands of discounts on insurance and banking products.

The role

We are looking to bring a Senior Planning & Performance Reporting Analyst into the Finance team, with a relevant role in monitoring and analyzing the business's financial performance, as well as in closing, forecast, and planning processes.

We are looking for a person who goes beyond the preparation of reporting: someone capable of understanding what lies behind the numbers, anticipating questions, questioning inputs when necessary, and building a clear vision of the business performance.

The position will have high exposure to the various business and Finance areas, transforming complex financial information into clear insights that facilitate decision-making, and contributing to ensuring the quality, consistency, and compliance of the main financial deliverables. Among your responsibilities, you will find:

What you'll do

Lead the preparation and analysis of the P&L for the Closing, Forecast, and Plan processes, identifying the main drivers of business evolution and deviations against expectations.
Coordinate the Forecast and Plan processes by consolidating different inputs and ensuring the consistency of the financial information.
Perform financial and performance analyses identifying trends, risks, and opportunities, and converting results into clear and actionable messages for decision-making.
Prepare presentations and executive materials on Closing, Forecast, and Plan for Management, synthesizing the main results and financial messages.
Develop comments, analyses, and insights that allow for the explanation of business evolution and its main drivers.
Participate actively in reporting to Group Finance guaranteeing the quality and consistency of the reported information and responding to information and analysis needs.
Respond to analyses and ad-hoc requests including the preparation of information and briefings for the CFO, CEO, and other senior stakeholders.
Act as a Finance Business Partner working closely with the different business and Finance areas to understand and explain the evolution of results and support decision-making.
Coordinate and constructively question the inputs received from business and Finance, ensuring their consistency with financial evolution, main drivers, and established objectives.
Contribute to continuous improvement, simplification, and automation of reporting and planning processes, developing tools that facilitate analysis and provide greater transparency regarding business evolution.
Participate in the development of reporting and analytics tools including solutions based on Power BI and Excel for internal stakeholders.

By now, you're probably wondering, "Do I fit in here?"

Don't worry, I'm not going to ask you to save the planet or meet 100% of the requirements.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview

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Selection process
If you are selected to progress forward, we will reach out to arrange next steps, which could include a phone or video interview, or possibly an assessment.
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Preparing for your start
Onboarding
Your new career at Zurich will kick off with a job-specific onboarding process and welcome experience.

Zurich will never ask you to purchase your own equipment or to pay to apply.
If you are not selected to move forward in the process, you will receive a notification via email.

About Zurich Insurance Spain

Zurich Insurance Spain is the Spanish arm of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world's largest and most established insurance providers. The company offers a broad range of insurance products and services, including life, pensions, property, casualty, and commercial insurance, serving both individual and corporate clients. With a significant workforce in Spain, it operates as a key market within the global Zurich network, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and employs over 60,000 people worldwide.

In Spain, Zurich has a strong presence with offices in major cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, and it is known for its focus on digital transformation, data analytics, and automation. The company offers a dynamic work environment with numerous opportunities for international professionals, including internships and trainee programs in areas like data engineering, AI, and actuarial science. Zurich emphasizes professional development and innovation, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the insurance sector in Spain.

Industry: Insurance
Founded: 1872
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: zurich.es

Good to know if you are moving

Zurich Insurance Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering a strong base for international professionals.
The company provides numerous internship and trainee programs in fields like data engineering, AI, and actuarial science, ideal for early-career internationals.
Zurich is a global leader in insurance, providing a well-known brand and extensive career development opportunities.
The Spanish operations are heavily focused on digital transformation, creating roles for tech and data professionals.
Working at Zurich in Spain offers exposure to a multinational environment with English often used in corporate communications.

In their own words

About the company & team

I'm Leyre, the recruiter for this position. I love writing and reading horror stories, but what I enjoy most is a good family meal with the people I love most. If you like seventies and eighties music as much as I do, we'll definitely connect!

I'll be straight with you: at Zurich, we're not perfect, but we're pretty awesome! And if you want to know why, keep reading.

We love volunteering, but we prefer being activists for change. How? By focusing on young people at risk of social exclusion or by fighting climate change with actions like reforesting forests in Madrid and Doñana National Park. In 2025, we logged more than 28,000 hours of activism.
At Zurich, we say it loud and clear: we're proud of our colors and we believe a diverse team makes a difference. Here, we don't talk about disability, we talk about ability. Being your true self is our priority, with no closets standing between us and no glass ceilings. 50% of our management positions are held by women (including the Executive Committee). Did you know we produce our own podcasts about sexual identity? We're building a company where everyone is welcome.

Additional information

Hello!

Maybe this is the tenth job posting you've read today, on the sofa with Netflix on in the background, or in the middle of a career change... and they all look the same to you.

First of all, THANK YOU for taking an interest in our company. We know that searching for new opportunities can be a challenge, but... don't worry, the right one will come along!

Let's get to the point! I'll try to summarize our DNA for you in 2 points :

And you might be wondering: Leyre, what will my day-to-day look like wearing the blue shirt? I love that you asked (I asked myself the same thing back then):

Right now, you are either feeling the excitement of when a pair of trousers fits you perfectly, or you are thinking: "this isn't for me" (if it's not for you, that's okay, we will meet again in the future). You can play matchmaker by sharing my contact information with anyone you think might be a good fit.

If you've made it this far, THANK YOU for reading. What did you think? Are we awesome or what?

If you felt butterflies in your stomach and think we're a good match, send up smoke signals—or your CV, if smoke isn't your thing.

And to wrap things up, do you want to know what other people at Zurich think? I'd say we're still ranked at the top in Top Employers Spain as our calling card, but I encourage you to check out our Glassdoor profile so they can tell you themselves. No tricks, no gimmicks.

I hope to meet you very soon.

Leyre Romea

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