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Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Auckland, Permanent, Full-time role, hybrid working 3 days in the office

Opportunity to be in a regional team (New Zealand & Pacific Islands), global collaboration, with strategic business partnering within the Pacific region

Happy to talk flexible working

TheOpportunity

• A senior,high visibilityfinance leadership role with genuine influence on strategic and commercialdecision-makingacross the Pacific

• The opportunity to move beyond reporting and lead the next phase of value creation through insight, analytics and meaningful business partnering

• Act as a trusted partnerto the Pacific CFO, offering exposure to executive forums and regional stakeholders across the Group

• Scope to shapethepartneringfinance team, mentoring talent, buildingcapabilityand influencinga positive, high‑performing finance culture

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’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding 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?Aspart of the QBE team,you’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

Your new role

As the Head of Finance Partnering & Planning you will:

• Lead financial planning and analysis across designated Pacific business lines, bringing together budgeting, forecasting,planningand reporting into a clear,forward lookingfinancial narrative

• Deliver highuality, decisionready insights that support strategic,commercialand operational decisionmaking across the Pacific

• Play a critical role in advancing performance management, enabling businessgrowthand improving outcomes through strong financial partnering with senior leaders

• Ensure robust financial governance, including compliance with regulatory requirements, internalpoliciesand consistent application of accounting standards

• Lead the delivery ofaccurate,timelyfinancial information to support bothconsolidatedgroup reporting and local statutory requirements

• Act as a trusted finance partner to Pacific leadership, helping translate strategy into actionable financial plans and outcomes

• Build and sustain ahigh performingfinancial planning and partnerships team, with a strong focus on capability development, talentmanagementand succession

• Create a culture of accountability, continuousimprovementand curiosity, balancinghands-onleadership with coaching and empowerment

• Build andmaintaineffective relationships with internal stakeholders, regional and group finance teams, and external partners, navigating a complex,multi geographyenvironment

About you

• An experienced Manager or Senior Manager in FP&Awith strong foundations in budgeting,forecastingand reporting, and a mindset of accountability and ownership

• Brings a customer‑led, insight‑driven, market leadingapproach, translating financial data into clear, practical insights that enable confident decision‑making

• A collaborative and trusted partner to senior leaders, influencing outcomes through thoughtful challenge,curiosityand strong relationships

• Demonstrates strong technical financeexpertiseand commercial judgement, ideally withininsurance orfinancial services, with a commitment to continuous improvement

• Comfortable working across matrixed and offshore environments, building inclusive, respectful stakeholder relationships across regions

• A supportive, empowering people leader who invests in mentoring, capabilityupliftand psychological safety to build high‑performing teams

• French language capability is a nice to have, given support of French territories

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, clickhere.

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 ourRespect@QBEprogram

• 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, clickhere.

How to Apply

Ifyou’relooking for a career thatcombines yourexpertiseand your empathy, click Applytoday.Successful applicants will need to complete work rights,policeand 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 atrecruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Modeling, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Process Improvements, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Management

Application Close Date: 24/03/2026 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.

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