Finance Manager - Reinsurance

Worker Type: Employee

• Location: Sydney / Brisbane / Melbourne
• Type: Permanent, full time
• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

As the Finance Manager, Reinsurance you will take ownership of the reinsurance (RI) financial budgeting and reforecasting process. You will provide analytics and business insights on the monthly, quarterly and annual RI financial result. You will lead and manage a team of up to 3 direct reports plus regular liaison with the offshore team.

Your new role

• Support the implementation of the team strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets
• Build and implement process to review RI finance budget as part of wider budgeting process and own financial output
• Build and maintain effective partnering relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external
• Oversee all requests are responded to by the team appropriately in a timely, professional manner
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and leverage opportunities for development and improvement of RI systems
• Implement and maintain proper risk and control documentation over the process, updating as improvements are implemented
• Ensure team compliance with IFRS, AASB and QBE finance and other relevant policies and guidance
• Support the implementation of improved processes and systems to meet requirements of efficiency, simplicity, policy compliance while achieving team recording and reporting requirements
• Standardise RI methodologies for accounting for specific RI processes
• Facilitate the team achievement of KPIs and preparation and implementation of Performance Management Process with team to ensure expectations are understood and met

• Solid understanding of within financial services, with preferable work experience within the insurance and reinsurance industry
• Strong financial background (CA/CPA preferred) and experience within financial reporting environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities and an ability to work systematically through complex financial challenges and positively influence outcomes.
• Adaptability as evidenced by a willingness to get "hands-on" in personally delivering solutions to system, data and process challenge
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders and interpret financial data for a range of stakeholders and developing effective communication and reports
• Strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the ability to become highly efficient in the use of new systems such as MS Power BI

We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind.

We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen!

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

• 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance
• Our 'Thriving at our Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• 18 weeks' gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• The ability to maximise retirement savings through voluntary super contributions and company matching
• Income protection insurance & reimbursed Death and Total Permanent Disability insurance premiums
• Additional leave and support through QBE's Family Domestic Violence First Responder Network
• Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners

We value our employee's experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

• 2021 LinkedIn Top Employer & HRD Employer of Choice
• 2020 Best Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Excellence Award for Best Health & Wellbeing at the Australian HR Awards
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) - the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked 3rd place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2024 for medium sized program as voted by graduates
• Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
• Family First accredited employer since 2021

Click APPLY to submit your application. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

QBE recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at ***********@qbe.com

Application Close Date: 04/07/2024 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.