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SalaryPrimary Details Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
Location: Sydney
Type: Fixed Term Contract, full time
The opportunity
This role is an integral part of the Group FP&A team; supporting the business to make effective decisions through analysing data, producing reports and providing key insights and recommendations. Responsible for coordinating the reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for expenses; providing insights to senior stakeholders to enable continued business success.
Your new role
Accountable for end-to-end expense reporting and providing valuable insights on the impact to the Group’s performance. This includes managing the Group Head Office cost base, providing analysis that supports organisational cost initiatives, facilitating regular reviews by, and challenge to Group Executives and ensuring that an adequate control framework is in place
Drive consistency and transparency in expense management practices across Group Finance to optimally support business decisions through the cross functional collaboration and leveraging resources in the supervision of offshore support roles in the Group Shared Service Centre in the Philippines
Maintain effective budgeting and forecasting processes aligned to the Group business planning process including management of timelines, deliverables, key assumptions and consistent and coherent outputs for Group Executive review
Play a key role supporting the Finance Manager – Expenses in the achievement of projects, including process improvement and best practices in expense reporting, ensuring quality of data and oversee the development of reporting which meets the needs of our customers. Engaging with senior stakeholders to provide value-added analysis along with clear and concise commentary
Identify expense risk and opportunities and recommend and influence actions, using appropriate judgment in dealing with unexpected issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to prioritise work, and balance resource requirements to achieve optimal outcomes.
Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2/3 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.
About you
Experience in the financial services industry preferable
High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and experience in Power BI is advantageous
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high level of attention to detail and ability to work systematically through complex matters
Strong understanding of business performance drivers, particularly expense drivers
Excellent team player and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across a variety of functions
Qualifications in commerce or business-related discipline
Professional accounting qualification desirable but not required – ACA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent
About QBE
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
Rewards & Recognition
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
Gold Employer status for 4 years in a row 2019 - 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
Ranked 6th place in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2021 as voted by graduates
Top 20 Workplaces for Dads in 2019 and 2020 (HBF Direct Advice for Dads)
Family First accredited employer since 2021
APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!
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 accessibility requirements and adjustments, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our employee networks at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at
Application Close Date: 21/03/2024 11:59 PM
How to Apply:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
