Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Location: Sydney Type: Permanent, full time The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Finance Business Analyst to be part of a high performing, driven finance team. You will play a key role in the planning, reporting and analysis of the AusPac Modernisation Program supporting the lead Business Partner to the Strategy & Transformation Office. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career within a Finance Partnering & Planning function of a global financial services organisation. Your new role As a Finance Business Analyst, you will conduct data mining and analysis to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for finance and the transformation office. You will provide value adding and commercial insights and reports to senior management globally throughout QBE on a regular and ad hoc basis. Day to day responsibilities may include; Support the facilitation of a productive working relationship between finance and the business, working primarily with the Strategy & Transformation and PMO office Assist the Finance Business Partner to implement and deliver budget and forecasts as per agreed timeframes, including updating the Planning system to reflect agreed expense targets Participate in the testing of changes to the Planning system (particularly FTE planning and reporting for AusPac modernisation program) Assist the Finance Business Partner to prepare monthly reports and analysis to the business, including building new reports to reflect changing business and finance needs Provide timely and accurate expense monitoring and analysis to the business Uplift the financial control environment in the transformation office by deep diving into current processes, engaging with project accountants and financial control, to ensure compliance with project governance frameworks and Group Accounting Policy Have a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities for improvement, and play a key role in the implementation of process improvement initiatives About you The successful candidate is a problem-solver with an aptitude for systems, a keen eye for detail and capable of identifying the key messages to be presented in a concise and intuitive format. Strong analytical skills will be required to monitor performance against business plans, extracting the key messages and drivers of performance. You will also have; Intellectual curiosity, proactiveness, team focused, willingness to learn Tertiary qualification in finance or related field e.g., accounting, finance, actuarial, business Experience within financial services, preferably the insurance industry, or another complex industry Experience in an analytical or commercial role with exposure to financial analysis and modelling Able to use financial systems; Hyperion suite, Essbase, Excel, PowerBI particularly advantageous Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain quality relationships with stakeholders 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 11,000 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? 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 12 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 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer since 2022 - the definitive national LGBTIQ+ benchmark for workplace inclusion recognising employers achieving Gold status for 4 or more years 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 Click APPLY to submit your application. 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[email protected] Application Close Date: 18/12/2023 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.