Senior Finance Business Partner – Technology and Transformation

QBE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance company in London is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning and analysis for their Modernisation program. You will collaborate with the CTO and senior executives, drive improvements, and present at executive meetings. Ideal candidates should possess strong accounting skills and proven experience in building internal relationships. This role offers a flexible working environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday with options to buy more

Flexible working options

Private medical insurance

Pension with 10% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build successful internal business relationships.
• Ability to communicate finance terminology to non-financial colleagues.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for Technology and Transformation functions.
• Present financials at the Transformation Forum and to C-Suite stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes and reporting.

Skills

Networking and influencing skills

Strong accounting skills

Ability to simplify finance terminology

Resilience to challenge

Effective communication

Job description

The Opportunity

QBE Modernisation

To fulfil our long-term ambitions as a business, we recognised a need for Change and the solutions determined to solve these issues are the foundations of QBE modernisation. As such, QBE is working on a range of business-led initiatives to enable growth, reduce volatility and drive efficiency. These will help achieve our 2027 postcard ambitions, to be consistently delivering market leading returns, investing where we can make a difference and upholding customer service excellence.

QBE Europe is currently recruiting a finance lead for our Modernisation program who will work alongside the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Transformation Officer to drive the successful delivery of QBE Europe Modernisation. In this role you will lead a team of 2 Portfolio Finance Officers evaluating complex financial data and influencing investment decision-making by offering solutions, providing challenge and navigating complex processes on behalf of senior stakeholders. You will be supported by FP&A, Finance Operations and Offshore partners on the production of accurate and timely management information and be responsible for translating this into decision-relevant insights.

Your new role

• Proactive Business Partnering by reaching out and exploring the activities of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and their leadership teams.
• Present financials at the Transformation Forum and to C-Suite stakeholders.
• Finance lead for QBE Europe at relevant Group Technology and Transformation meetings.
• Develop strong relationships and credibility with the Technology and Transformation leadership teams and act as a trusted adviser on all matters relating to finance.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis process for the Technology and Transformation functions ensuring accurate tracking vs. budget/reforecast; investigation & explanation for variances arising; and communication of performance to key stakeholders. Add commercial value through delivery of clear, targeted analytics to enable appropriate management action to be taken and commercial value delivered.
• Partner internal customers with the pursuit of operational efficiency and strategic growth, including ad hoc analysis and forward-looking strategic projections over the cost and benefit profiles.
• Act as an exemplar to the team and the wider finance community of an unshakeable customer-led mind-set.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes and reporting to ensure that the activities of the team best deliver the requirements of our customers.
• Build a strong culture of accountability, to ensure output and quality of the services meet stakeholder/customer expectations and are in line with agreed KPIs.
• Invest in development and give individuals in your team the opportunity to expand and diversify their knowledge and experience.
• Provide visible leadership and deliver effective and timely communications to the CFO, CTO and CIO.

About you

• To thrive in the role as a Senior Finance Business Partner here at QBE, we would expect you to have working experience in most of the following areas:
• Proven ability to build successful internal business relationships.
• Networking and influencing skills to ensure priorities are met.
• Ability to simplify and communicate finance terminology to non-financial colleagues.
• Be resilient to challenge and not afraid to back themselves with senior management.
• Communicates effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to represent Finance to all stakeholders.
• Negotiates, persuades and influences across QBE and external network.
• Strong accounting skills.

Why QBE? At My Best

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created “At My Best” as our connection and our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and priorities can change depending on life stage. Our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.

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

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive and we adopt flexible working across the company. We welcome conversations about flexibility.

With 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.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.

Benefits and additional information

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. For UK applicants: 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days; Flexible working options including part-time, job share and compressed hours; Pension with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary; Private medical insurance for you and your family; Family friendly policies including 26 weeks leave at full pay; Short term remote work abroad (up to 20 days per year); Sustainable investing and pension strategy aligned with net-zero goals; Cycle-to-Work scheme up to £5,000; Reward Page available for more information.

QBE Awards: examples include Network Management of the Year, 5-Star Cyber Insurer, Green Technology Innovation of the Year, Parental Policies Award. View all awards on the rewards page.

Inclusion of Diversity: we are committed to a diverse workforce; partnerships with Stonewall, Working Families, Women in Finance Charter, UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter. For more information, see the Careers Page.

Accessibility: we promote an accessible workplace and can provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Sustainability: our three focus areas are net-zero transition, sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative solutions. For more information visit the Sustainability homepage and our Sustainability Report.

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision, apply by submitting your CV. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you if you meet the requirements.

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