Finance Manager, Group Financial Control

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Role Highlights

• Location: Sydney

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Strategic selling point about the role

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group  

The opportunity

As Finance Manager, Group Financial Control, you will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, timely and insightful financial reporting for the QBE Group. This is a leadership role that combines deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder partnership and people leadership to support sound financial decision‑making across the organisation.

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 leading group‑level financial control and consolidation activities, working closely with divisional finance teams to deliver accurate statutory and management reporting. You will act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, driving continuous improvement in reporting, controls and processes while leading and developing a high‑performing team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of accurate, timely monthly and quarterly Group financial reporting, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met

• Partnering with divisional finance teams to understand results, resolve reporting issues and communicate impacts on Group performance

• Acting as a key point of contact for Group Financial Control across assigned divisions, providing insight, analysis and support

• Driving strong financial controls, identifying risks, and maintaining robust internal control documentation and compliance

• Identifying and implementing process and system improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and scalability of reporting

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of finance professionals to deliver high performance and capability uplift

About you

You are a seasoned finance leader with strong technical expertise and a collaborative, delivery‑focused mindset. You thrive in complex environments, bring clarity to financial outcomes, and are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders while leading and developing teams.

Key requirements:

• Significant senior‑level experience in financial reporting and financial control within insurance or financial services

• Strong technical expertise in consolidation and general insurance accounting, including AASB 17

• Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing finance teams

• CA or CPA qualification with extensive post‑qualification experience

• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior stakeholders and translate financial results into clear insights

• Strong risk, control and governance mindset, with experience meeting regulatory and reporting obligations

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 graduate.

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, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Management System (FMS), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management

Application Close Date: 01/04/2026 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.