Role Description

Join Allianz UK's Finance Transformation Programme and play a leading role in one of the most significant business change initiatives across the organisation. As Business Solution Lead across the programme, you will shape the future finance architecture, influence strategic decisions, and help deliver our global SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, working closely with business and technology leaders across Allianz UK and the wider Allianz Group.

Location: This role is be based in our Guildford office, please note that this is a hybrid working role with the expectation that you attend in person 50% of your time.

Salary Information

Pay is based on experience, skills and location and is part of our total rewards package.

About You

In this role, you will:

Lead the design authority for the Finance Transformation Programme, defining the future-state business and technology architecture.
Develop and deliver the roadmap to migrate from the existing SAP R3 and Oracle ERP landscape to the Allianz Group SAP S/4HANA platform.
Act as the primary bridge between Allianz UK and Allianz Group, representing UK priorities and managing strategic relationships with the Group SimpliFi (S/4HANA) Programme and Central Allianz Technology teams.
Drive solution design across multiple Finance Transformation workstreams including ERP, finance data, reporting and related technology dependencies.
Champion a global-first approach by collaborating with international operating entities, sharing best practice and leveraging lessons learned.
Provide expert guidance to senior programme stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and supporting business readiness for change.
Ensure regulatory, risk and compliance requirements are embedded within solution design and programme delivery.

Essential Skills

Deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Finance architecture and business solutions within a complex enterprise environment.
Strong knowledge of Record-to-Report (RTR) processes and finance transformation principles.
Experience across SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling, including CCA, IO, PCA and COPA.
Knowledge of Group Reporting and Consolidation processes.
Experience of Treasury and Cash Management solutions.
Understanding of Direct and Indirect Tax Management within ERP environments.
Expertise in Finance Data Architecture and Master Data Management.
Knowledge of ERP landscape strategy, architecture roadmaps and large-scale technology modernisation.
Experience with SAP Ariba and Source-to-Pay processes.
Proven success leading large-scale finance, ERP or business transformation programmes from design through implementation and operational readiness.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive-level audiences.
Strong understanding of finance processes and the ability to translate technical concepts into strategic business outcomes.
Experience working within agile delivery frameworks and complex programme environments.
Experience collaborating across international, multi-disciplinary and matrix organisations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex business challenges and make informed decisions.
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience.
Relevant professional qualification in finance, insurance, programme delivery or a related discipline.

We support the government scheme ‘Access to Work’. Please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

Senior professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or Chartered Accountant.
Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector.
Experience operating within global SAP transformation programmes.
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance methodologies.
Exposure to data and reporting transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting organisational change and business adoption activities.
Awareness of emerging technologies and digital transformation trends.
Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage and understanding of AI-enabled business solutions.
Experience building communities of practice and driving continuous improvement across transformation programmes.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options

• Hybrid working

• Annual performance related bonus

• Contributory pension scheme

• Development days

• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet

• Retail discounts

• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements.

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Matthew Irvine

Closing date: 16/8/2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

Join us – Let’s Care for Tomorrow. #LI-Hybrid

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