Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the UK CFO, providing seamless executive support and acting as a trusted advisor in all areas of daily operations.
- Proactively manage a complex calendar, including strategic prioritisation of meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and domestic/international travel; coordinate closely around the Finance quarterly cycle, such as Board meetings.
- Act as a key liaison between the UK CFO and the Finance Executive Team, as well as Group, EMEA, CEO Office, and external regulatory bodies, ensuring efficient information flow and a positive experience for all stakeholders.
- Maintain excellent stakeholder relationships as the main point of contact for the CFO office, using strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and confidentiality to manage enquiries, resolve issues, and drive effective outcomes.
- Anticipate and manage a high volume of critical deadlines, ensuring the CFO is well‑briefed, prepared, and able to focus on priority tasks.
- Collaborate closely with the Finance Strategic Execution Manager and the wider EA community to align on priorities and drive seamless execution.
- Take ownership of planning and executing key Finance events, including off‑sites for up to 85 participants.
- Prepare high‑quality documents, reports, presentations, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and timely distribution.
- Manage sensitive data and maintain strict confidentiality across all aspects of the role.
- Lead by example within the Finance PA/EA community, sharing best practice, mentoring colleagues, and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Undertake additional support duties as required, adapting to new responsibilities and ad‑hoc projects as the needs of the CFO and Finance function evolve.
Qualifications
- Significant experience supporting C‑suite executives in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
- Demonstrable track record of operating independently, using sound judgement, discretion and a proactive approach to solving complex problems.
- Exceptional organisational, prioritisation and time‑management skills with a relentless attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills – confident, approachable and able to influence at senior levels.
- Resilient, resourceful and comfortable navigating ambiguity; thrives under pressure and remains positive, composed and solutions‑focused.
- Strong contributor to team culture, willing to share knowledge and support others across the wider EA community.
- Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism at all times.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with excellent written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
- Energised, curious and eager to contribute to Zurich's commitment to delivering a brighter future together.
Benefits
- 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
- Annual company bonus.
- Income protection.
- Life cover – four times your salary.
- Private medical insurance.
- Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays; option to swap UK bank holidays for days that have cultural or religious significance.
- Three days paid volunteering.
- Up to 16 weeks full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Access to private medical insurance, virtual GP appointments, discounted gym membership, free flu jab, and a range of wellbeing support.
Work arrangements
Flexible work arrangements are available, including part‑time, flexible hours, job‑share, working from home and compressed hours. Discuss your needs during the interview.
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