Senior Finance Business Partner - Technology and Transformation

Your new roleSenior Finance Business Partner - Technology and Transformation, London. Time Type: Full time; Worker Type: Employee.

The Opportunity

QBE Europe is 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. 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 FPandA, Finance Operations and our Offshore partners on the production of accurate and timely management information and be responsible for translating this into decision-relevant insights.

Responsibilities

Proactive Business Partnering by engaging with the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and their leadership teams.

Present financials at the Transformation Forum and to other key stakeholders.

Finance representative for QBE Europe at relevant Group Technology and Transformation meetings.

Develop strong relationships and credibility with divisional personnel and act as a trusted adviser on finance matters.

Lead the financial planning and analysis process for the Technology and Transformation functions, ensuring accurate tracking vs. budget/reforecast; investigate and explain variances; communicate performance to key stakeholders; deliver targeted analytics to enable management action and commercial value.

Partner internal customers with the pursuit of operational efficiency; perform ad hoc analysis and forward-looking strategic projections over the cost base as required.

Act as an exemplar to the team and the wider finance community with a customer-led mindset.

Drive continuous improvements in processes and reporting to meet customer requirements.

Build a culture of accountability to ensure output and service quality meet stakeholder expectations and KPIs.

Invest in development and provide opportunities for team members to expand knowledge and experience.

Provide visible leadership and deliver effective and timely communications to the CFO, CTO and CIO.

About you

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.

Resilient to challenge and capable of backing themselves with senior management.

Effective communication at all levels within the organization.

Ability to represent Finance to all stakeholders.

Negotiates, persuades and influences across QBE and external networks.

Strong accounting skills.

Why QBE? At My BestAt QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best. We have created "At My Best" to support wellbeing and provide flexibility to suit what matters most. Our culture and DNA underpin everything we do. QBE is an international insurer focused on becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We are committed to asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future and helping those around us build strength and embrace change.

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive, with flexible working options. We welcome conversations about flexibility (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/). With more than 13,000 people across 27 countries, we are big enough to make an impact and small enough to stay friendly and down-to-earth.

Benefits and DiversityQBE offers a range of benefits and policies to support work-life balance, wellbeing and inclusion. For UK employees, benefits include:

30 days holiday per year, with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working options (part-time, job share, compressed hours).

Pension: automatic enrolment with employer contributions of 10% of basic salary.

Private medical insurance covering 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 aligned with net-zero goals.

Cycle-to-Work: bike and accessories up to £5,000.

To find out more, visit our Reward Page. QBE Awards and Inclusion of Diversity statements follow, including information on ESG and Sustainability initiatives and our commitment to diversity and accessibility. For more information, see our Careers Page and Sustainability materials.

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

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