Senior Performance Analyst I (FI0000000190) 120855 **Let’s grow together!** Zurich Cover-More is one of the world’s largest travel insurance and assistance providers and part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer. We stand for more care, more cover, for all, and we look after more than 20 million of the world’s travellers every year, making sure we are there every step of their journey. Our family of customer-facing brands include Travel Guard, Cover-More Travel Insurance, Travelex Insurance, Universal Assistance, World Travel Protection, Freely and Blue Insurance. We are a connected and caring workforce of more than 2600 employees with teams in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Our global delivery platform provides a consistent multi-lingual service experience and ability to write insurance policies in more than 50 countries. Zurich Cover-More has more 200 distribution partners around the world including airlines, global travel companies, major banks and credit card providers and leading retailers. Further information is available at https://www.covermoregroup.com/people/ . **What is the opportunity?** We are currently looking for a Senior Finance Performance Analyst for Zurich Cover-More (ZCM). This role is responsible for delivering analysis, insights, financial and operational reporting, planning and forecasting capabilities for ZCM, comprising of Cover-More, US Accident & Health and the recently acquired Travel Guard business. This is a new role providing an opportunity to design and develop processes and tools, working closely with the business unit finance teams. This position is based in the USA, ideally located in our home office location in Schaumburg, IL or at one of our regional offices. We will consider experienced candidates with remote locations as well. You will collaborate with your manager to set a schedule that supports you, your customers, and the team. **What will you be doing?** + Develop financial analysis, insights, planning and forecasting for Zurich Cover-More + Develop and implement annual financial plans across Zurich Cover-More in close collaboration with Zurich Global Ventures, Group Finance and the Finance teams in the Zurich Cover-More business units + Contribute to process improvement and the creation of long-term, scalable finance solutions for the Group + Communicate timelines, requirements and act as the first point of contact for performance management activities including business unit reviews, monthly business updates, and other executive communications + Develop written communications that convey a cohesive story, including development of analysis and commentary, to a broad range of executive audiences (e.g., Zurich Global Ventures, Group Planning & Performance Management, and Zurich Cover-More leadership) + Conduct recurring and ad hoc analyses to help Finance leadership understand performance drivers for over/under-performance against the forecast and/or Plan + Work closely with senior leadership, helping provide a high-level view of financial performance and integrating insights across various departments, and contribute to creating Zurich Cover-More’s financial infrastructure from the ground up. **What are we looking for?** + Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area, preferably within Insurance or Financial Services industry + CPA, CPCU, CFA or CTP Designation + Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations; experience with Power BI, SAP, and General Ledger systems + Solid knowledge of financial accounting terms and concepts + A self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects independently with a high level of motivation and autonomy in a dynamic, evolving environment + Strong project management skills and understanding of business processes (an understanding of business integration and separation processes is a plus) + A strategic growth mindset, eager to contribute to a developing team and provide an innovative perspective to manual practices + Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders, including senior-level ELT **Why choose us?** We value optimism, caring, togetherness, reliability, and determination. We have more than 2600 employees worldwide: we are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts and customer service professionals. We share a global mission to look after travelers, at every step of their journey. **Job flexibility** . We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach ensures our employees maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. **Career growth** . This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we are rapidly growing our business around the world. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential through a comprehensive onboarding program, ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that encourages growth. **Take the time you need, for you and your community** . We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits (everyone starts with 4 weeks) along with anniversary leave, volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme. **Investing in your health and your future.** We offer a competitive high deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future. **Diversity and inclusion** . We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. So whatever walk of life you wander, just be you and come as you are. **Apply today and let’s go great places together!** **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 toprotect our customers and the planet (https://www.zurich.com/en/sustainability) . + Location(s): AM - Schaumburg + Remote working: Hybrid + Schedule: Full Time + Recruiter name: Briana Le Goaix + Closing date: EOE Disability / Veterans