Senior Finance Analyst - Motor Claims

Suncorp Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shine platform access

Performance incentives

Hybrid working

20 weeks parental leave

Study support

Employee discounts

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Senior Finance Analyst – Motor Claims at Suncorp Group in Sydney is a stakeholder-facing role partnering with Motor Claims and Finance leaders to improve financial performance across a large portfolio.

You will own budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting while translating complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for a broad range of stakeholders, supporting informed business decisions and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in finance roles within large organisations.
• Experience within the insurance industry is essential, with knowledge of claims, insurance finance or related drivers.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders across business and finance functions.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capability with ability to manage timelines and priorities end to end.
• Advanced data skills, including experience working with large datasets and Power Query.
• Ability to simplify reporting and communicate financial insights clearly and commercially.
• Degree in business, finance or related discipline with commitment to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month end and year end reporting, including journals, estimates, and performance commentary for the Motor Claims portfolio
• Analyse claims performance against budget and forecast, providing clear insights to support decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and Claims to manage budgeting and forecasting cycles end to end, with variance analysis as required
• Build and enhance reporting focusing on clarity, automation and usability
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify reporting and reduce manual effort
• Work across large datasets to turn complex information into practical insights
• Collaborate across functional teams and mentor juniors within the team

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Insurance finance

Reporting

Education

Business/Finance degree

Tools

Power Query

Job description

• Influence financial outcomes across a major Motor Claims portfolio
• Own budgeting, forecasting and performance insights end to end
• Join a highly collaborative team with strong support and genuine career mobility opportunities

Job Description

Senior Finance Analyst – Motor Claims

Sydney

About The Role

This stakeholder-facing role partners with Motor Claims and Finance leaders to improve financial performance across a large portfolio. You will own core BAU activities including budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting while providing insights that influence business decisions.

Working with complex datasets, you'll translate financial information into clear, actionable recommendations for a broad range of stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team that values knowledge sharing, development and internal mobility. With strong pathways into broader finance roles, projects and secondment opportunities across the business, you'll have plenty of scope to grow your career.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver month end and year end reporting, including journals, estimates, and performance commentary for the Motor Claims portfolio
• Analyse claims performance against budget and forecast, providing clear insights that support decision-making
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance and Claims to manage budgeting and forecasting cycles end to end, with variance analysis as required
• Build and enhance reporting using Power Query, focusing on clarity, automation, and usability
• Identify and implement process improvements to simplify reporting and reduce manual effort
• Working across large datasets, turning complex information into practical insights
• Collaborating across various functional teams and mentoring juniors within the team

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years' experience in finance roles, ideally within large and complex organisations applying analysis to improve business outcomes
• Experience within the insurance industry is essential, with strong knowledge of claims, insurance finance or related financial drivers
• Demonstrated experience partnering with and influencing stakeholders across business and finance functions
• Strong capability in budgeting and forecasting, with the ability to manage timelines and priorities end to end
• Advanced data skills, including experience working with large datasets and tools such as Power Query
• Ability to simplify reporting and communicate financial insights in a clear, practical and commercially focused way
• Degree in business, finance or a related discipline, with a commitment to ongoing professional development

What You’ll Enjoy

• Access our award‑winning Shine platform – your central hub for exclusive perks, wellbeing support, career development, and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience, making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.
• Opportunity to receive performance‑based Incentives and Suncorp shares for eligible employees
• Hybrid working, flexible leave, 20 weeks paid parental leave, and up to 5 days paid flexible leave annually
• Paid study support, career breaks, on‑the‑job learning, and a $1,000 referral bonus for eligible employees
• Free wellbeing coaching, a dedicated Employee Council, and confidential EAP access
• Discounts at 900+ retailers, Fitness Passport, and reduced super fees
• Paid volunteer leave, donation matching, and unlimited emergency response leave
• Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact melissa.turkington @suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.