Lead Financial Analyst
QBE InsuranceAbout the role
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeThe Opportunity
This role is responsible for providing financial and budget analyses by gathering and evaluating financial data, performing trend analysis, forecasting investment conditions and communicating with key stakeholders to support and influence business and investment decision-making.
Primary responsibilities
• Support the completion of accurate financial reporting metrics by gathering information, performing data entry, verifying accuracy and collaborating with senior analysts and department managers as needed
• Facilitate effective decision-making in designated area of responsibility by analyzing financial information, forecasting business, industry and economic conditions and communicating implications to senior management
• Participate in the identification of information sources, testing of financial analysis models and gathering of reference information to ensure business growth and development
• Support senior analysts and managers in providing guidance to senior leadership by serving as a functional and technical expert and analyzing financial performance to align budget guidelines and strategies with business requirements
• 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
• Adopt QBE values in personal work behaviors, decision-making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; manage own career development by soliciting feedback and valuing other perspectives
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Finance, Accounting or Business Management degree
Experience: NA
Licenses/Certifications: NA
Preferred Qualifications
Education: NA
Experience: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A); professional experience in a finance role
Licenses/Certifications: NA
Knowledge
• Applied knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of budget financial analysis and financial modeling
• Working knowledge of operational efficiency principles and best practices
• Applied knowledge of financial operations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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
Abilities
• 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
Work environment
Travel frequency: Infrequent (approximately 1-2 trips annually)
Physical demands: General office jobs
Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 pounds.
About QBE
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
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