Head of Consolidation, Planning & Process Improvement

QBE Insurance; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Life Leave

18 weeks gender-equal flexible leave

Discounts on insurance products

Job summary

QBE Insurance invites applications for Head of Consolidation, Planning & Process Improvement in Sydney. This senior leadership role combines financial leadership, strategic planning and cost management to shape enterprise performance.

You will lead a high‑performing team, partner with the CFO and executives, and drive initiatives that link investment decisions to value creation through data, analytics and disciplined expense management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Insurance or complex financial services.
• Strong background in financial planning and performance management.
• Proven ability to manage large cost bases and drive cost management frameworks.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders to communicate insights.
• Strong commercial acumen connecting finance to strategy and resource allocation.
• Experience leveraging data analytics to improve decision making.
• Proven people leadership with track record of developing talent and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise planning, forecasting, performance management and executive reporting across the AusPac.
• Partner with executive leaders to deliver insights that improve performance, profitability and resource allocation decisions.
• Drive strategic expense management by designing frameworks, metrics and performance measures that link investment decisions to business outcomes and value creation.
• Lead cost base planning, forecasting and analysis, helping leaders optimise resources and maximise returns on investment.
• Leverage data, analytics and technology to enhance reporting, forecasting and decision support capabilities across Finance.
• Drive simplification, automation and continuous improvement of planning, reporting and performance management processes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while building capability, succession pathways and a culture of continuous growth.

Skills

Leadership

Insurance/financial services

Strategic financial planning

Performance management

Data analytics

Executive stakeholder engagement

Team development

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee

Head of Consolidation, Planning & Process Improvement

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

The opportunity

This is a highly visible leadership role that sits at the centre of strategic decision making across the business. You'll be responsible for leading enterprise planning, forecasting, management reporting and performance management activities, while partnering closely with executive leaders to provide commercial insights that drive better business outcomes.

A key focus of the role is helping the organisation make informed investment and resource allocation decisions by linking cost, performance and value creation. Leveraging data, analytics and technology, you'll help evolve how Finance supports decision making, strengthen strategic expense management disciplines and uplift the quality of insights provided to senior stakeholders. You'll also lead and develop a team, creating a culture focused on growth, accountability and continuous improvement.

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

As Head of Consolidation, Planning & Process Improvement, you'll combine financial leadership, commercial acumen and strategic thinking to help shape business performance. Working closely with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team and executive stakeholders, you'll provide forward-looking insights that support enterprise priorities and enable confident decision making.

• Lead enterprise planning, forecasting, performance management and executive reporting across the AusPac business.
• Partner with executive leaders to deliver commercial insights that improve performance, profitability and resource allocation decisions.
• Drive strategic expense management by designing frameworks, metrics and performance measures that link investment decisions to business outcomes and value creation.
• Lead cost base planning, forecasting and analysis, helping leaders optimise resources and maximise returns on investment.
• Leverage data, analytics and technology to enhance reporting, forecasting and decision support capabilities across Finance.
• Drive simplification, automation and continuous improvement of planning, reporting and performance management processes.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team while building capability, succession pathways and a culture of continuous growth.

About You

You're a commercially minded finance leader who can combine strong analytical capability with executive-level influence. You enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, challenging thinking constructively and turning complex financial and operational data into meaningful business insights that support strategic decisions.

• Significant experience in Insurance, Banking or a similarly complex financial services environment.
• Strong background in financial planning, performance management, strategic finance, actuarial, commercial finance or cost management disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing large cost bases and developing strategic expense management frameworks.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leaders and communicate complex insights in a clear, concise and decision-oriented manner.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to connect financial outcomes, resource allocation decisions and strategic business objectives.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to improve decision making, business performance and organisational outcomes.
• A genuine passion for people leadership, with a track record of developing talent, building capability and creating high-performing teams.

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
• Life Leave, supporting the life events we all experience, leaving your annual leave for rest
• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super
• A range of discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services

Rewards & Recognition

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program
• Platinum employer on the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) – the definitive national benchmark on LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion
• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

Skills

Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Modeling, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Process Improvements, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team ManagementApplication Close Date: 30/09/2026 11:59 PM

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 [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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