Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Role Highlights Location: Sydney Full time, permanent Group FP&A role focused on enabling decision‑making on expenses through strong financial oversight, insight and senior stakeholder partnership. Hybrid role, happy to talk flexible working Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group The opportunity The Associate Manager, Group Head Office Expenses sits within Group FP&A and plays a key role in enabling strong cost management across Group Functions. The role delivers forward‑looking analysis and insight, robust governance and strategic expense oversight. Partnering closely with senior leaders, it supports informed decision‑making through a strong understanding of the expense base and actionable insights. 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 Reporting into Group Finance, this role is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the Group Head Office expense base, spanning reporting, planning, forecasting and performance insights. You will work at the intersection of finance, strategy and stakeholder engagement, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for executives. You will also: Lead end‑to‑end Group Head Office expense reporting, including variance analysis and executive‑level commentary Own planning and forecasting processes, partnering with cost centre owners on expense management Provide value‑adding financial insights to senior stakeholders to support informed decision‑making Lead and mentor offshore shared service resources to deliver high‑quality and, timely financial outcomes Partner with broader Finance teams on strategic and ad‑hoc initiatives Drive continuous improvement across expense management, reporting quality and financial controls About you You are a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in an enterprise environment and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes. You bring strong financial planning and analysis capability, the ability to translate complex data into strategic insight, and a mindset focused on continuous improvement and value creation. Key requirements: Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline Proven experience in financial planning and analysis or a similar analytical role Strong capability in financial reporting, analysis and forecasting Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA or equivalent) highly regarded Strong attention to detail, with the ability to balance rigour and commercial pragmatism 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 Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here . Awards & Recognition We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates To learn more about our achievements, click here. How to Apply If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. Your career. At the heart of it. QBE recognises 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 recruitment@qbe.com . Skills: Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Complaint Management, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Intentional