Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for performing financial and budget analyses for assigned business lines including the administration of the QBE forecasting tool, evaluating financial data, and performing trend analysis.  You will also be reponsible for providing analysis of the budget to actual variance for assigned line(s) of business.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the budgeting and forecasting tool for assigned line(s) of business
•Prepare variance analysis of budget to actual incorporating objective financial analysis.
•Enhance reforecasting tools for current business plans to incorporate sensitivity analysis, contingency plans and the integration of capital plans
•Deliver timely and accurate financial data by developing various models and reports, analyzing and communicating results, responding to complex financial issues and providing best practice solutions to assist with company direction and decision-making
•Guide readiness of processes, systems and data for an effective planning process
•Optimize operations of assigned business unit/s by analyzing business results and plans to identify future needs and develop & implement process enhancements to increase short- and long-term departmental efficiencies
•Develop knowledgeable recommendations that aide senior leadership in decision making by serving as a functional and technical expert and analyzing financial performance to align budget guidelines and strategies with business requirements
•Provide quality service by communicating with internal customers to address financial and budget practice questions, issues and concerns and ensure understanding of program components
•Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value “can do” people, accountability, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Required Experience

• 4 years relevant experience

Preferred Competencies/Skills

• Analyze information and use logic to address work-related issues and problems
•Follow established guidelines to focus on details and complete tasks attentively and thoroughly
•Utilize effective research and investigative techniques
•Enter data in an accurate and timely manner
•Appropriately prioritize assigned tasks
•Understand the needs and goals of customers and actively look for ways to meet them; escalate issues when necessary
•High attention to detail
•Adapt and be flexible in a complex, changing environment
•Complete tasks by taking decisive or quick action; Show drive and initiative
•Accept responsibility for one's decisions and actions
•Be a willing, effective, and efficient learner; willingness to receive feedback and take direction

Preferred Education Specifics

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Preferred Experience

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
•professional experience in a finance role

Preferred Knowledge

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
•Advanced working knowledge of budget financial analysis and financial modeling
•In-depth knowledge of financial operations
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite


The Opportunity

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. 

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. 

And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. 

With more than 12,000 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. 

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too? 

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen! 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/qbe-north-america/ 

US Only - Travel Frequency

• Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)

US Only - Physical Demand