Senior Finance Business Partner at QBE Insurance · Auckland

Senior Finance Business Partner Location: NEZ - New - Auckland Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee • Auckland, permanent, fulltime role • End-to-end ownership, giving you the ability to add value & influence • Happy to talk flexible working The Opportunity Exciting time to join the Pacific Finance Business Partnering team, reporting to our new Head of Finance, Partnerships & Planning, with an inclusive, collaborative & empowering leadership style. Step into a senior finance partnering role within general insurance where your insight genuinely shapes decisions. Own the full rhythm of planning, forecasting and performance—bring the story behind the numbers and influence at senior level. 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 As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will: Partner with leaders across QBE Pacific—bringing commercial insight, challenge and clarity. Support planning and performance across the cost base, translate data into decisions, and help the business stay focused on what drives profitable outcomes. Support the delivery of the planning and reforecast cycle & identify opportunities and drive practical cost and value initiatives Support operational efficiency work that strengthens financial discipline and lifts commercial awareness across the division. Assist with pulling together and landing the budget—ensuring leaders understand the why, the trade-offs and the outcomes. Deliver monthly performance insights and clear commentary on expenses—spot trends early and call out risks/opportunities. Build trusted relationships with leadership—be the go-to adviser for commercial questions; financial trade-offs through fit-for-purpose reporting and analysis About you Management accounting experience in a business-facing partnering role. Comfort working across a full P&L, with an understanding of profitability drivers and key metrics. Comfortable with ambiguity—curious, commercially minded, and willing to challenge the status quo. An excellent communicator who can simplify complexity, build trust and influence senior stakeholders. Insurance experience is highly regarded (or strong exposure to a similarly complex, regulated environment). Nice to have: French language capability. 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: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Regulation, Influencing Others (Inactive), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Negotiation, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Trend Analysis Application Close Date: 23/05/2026 11:59 PM How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.