Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the Corporate Performance department in all its main tasks:

- Participation in the different planning and forecasting activities of the Group: Strategic plans, Operating plans, Full Year Landing update and quarterly landing processes
- Analysis of quarterly financial statements, performance measurement, variance analysis vs. Plan and Landing; elaboration of a quarterly analytical and reporting package, participation in the elaboration of internal and external presentations
- Support senior management by producing decision-support analytics including simulations and sensitivities to steer the business and optimize resources allocation and performance measurement
- Represent the Head of Corporate Performance in the various Finance and non-Finance projects (e.g. FP&A Process Reengineering, Capital Allocation and Performance Management, Foundry, Segmental reporting, peers analysis, etc.)

The Senior Financial Analyst has the following main duties and responsibilities:

- Produce and coordinate the Group planning and Full Year Landing Update activity process - Produce the annual Operating Plans and the tri-annual Strategic Plans of the Group with appropriate analysis, including:

- Monitoring the execution of Strategic plan and Operating plan
- Produce Group, segmental and LoB analytics including legal entity view
- Rethink the planning exercise to ensure a full efficiency of the process and an optimal allocation of resources and integrate IFRS 17 aspects and considerations
- Extend the analysis to non IFRS GAAP measurements (Value creation, Capital and Solvency
- The financial analysis should enable to understand what has happened across the Group over the period, and help identify trends, opportunities and risks that would impact the Group’s performance in the short / Medium / longer term. It will be key to measure the alignment / progress with our corporate goals and objectives.
- Closing support - Including preparation of Comex / AC presentations and assist other teams in reviewing internal and external communications (Analytical package, IR presentation, URD, etc.)
- Act as business partner for the L&H/P&C/Expenses/Investments Performance teams - Undertake appropriate studies and analysis to produce consolidated view.
- The FP&A team is a strong input provider to several other dependant group processes: timely delivery is key (upon agreement on priorities and level of quality). Anticipation is expected to manage potential production bottlenecks.
- Financial modelling is expected - as and when scenarios / business opportunities are envisaged.
- Involvement in strategic projects and other duties (ad-hoc analyses, benchmarks, preparation of internal memos, etc) as assigned by the Head of Corporate Performance
- Minimum 5 years work experience in financial services, preferable reinsurance or insurance
- Experience in financial planning & analysis, financial audit, controlling, consolidation or financial consulting
- Knowledge of IFRS (in particular IFRS 17) and Solvency II
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with SAP solutions (e.g. BFC, BPC, etc...)
- Data oriented and strong ability to digitalize processes

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver “The Art & Science of Risk”, SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk - from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients.

In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy. This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.

At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR’s success.