Strategic Financial Leader for Insurance Portfolios

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeFinancialLeader Full time $150,000 - $250,000
Job Overview

The strategic financial leader plays a pivotal role in connecting finance with broader business operations. This position is crucial in embedding financial insight into decision-making, driving performance, and supporting growth across insurance portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the finance business partnering function, providing strategic financial advice to executives and business unit leaders.
  • Deliver high-quality performance reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, Technology, and Risk teams to translate strategy into financial plans.
  • Oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Act as the key liaison with the Finance Shared Services Centre (SSC) in Manila, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement in SSC operations to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance business partners, fostering a culture of accountability and commercial acumen.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master's degree required.
  • 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including 5–7 years in leadership within a shared services or business partnering environment.
  • Strong understanding of insurance industry financial operations, including claims, policy administration, and regulatory reporting.
  • Proven success in managing complex financial processes and driving improvements in shared services.
  • Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and leveraging technology for process optimisation.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance frameworks.
  • Flexibility to work across global time zones as needed.

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