Commercial Finance Business Partner

Job title : Commercial Finance Business Partner
Location : New South Wales
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Circa $180,000 + Super
Contact name : Jamie Burgess
Contact email : jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : JB6826
About the role 
An exciting, newly-created, business-critical role with a global, industry-leading Insurance organisation currently exists in order to fill a key role in their leadership team. This Commercial Finance Business Partner position will help provide insightful analysis into key performance trends that exist in order to drive the positive financial direction of the company. This organisation has been continuously recognised as an "Employer of Choice."

The responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:
  • Lead business partnering, performance management, planning, and decision support for the team while spearheading strategic projects enterprise-wide
  • Use your analytical mindset and financial expertise to enhance
    business performance, provide actionable insights, and provide a fresh perspective.
  • Assist in leading the Commercial Finance team to drive function performance with P&L ownership and management reporting.
  • Business partner with divisions and build strong relationships with key
    stakeholders
  • Drive underwriting profitability analysis by product line, segment, and channel
  • Manage and develop two high-performing direct reports
  • Support reinsurance and capital planning initiatives through robust financial modelling
  • Lead the end-to-end forecasting and annual budgeting process, long-term strategic planning and provide advice on risks & opportunities.
  • Support decision making through financial modelling, insights and analysis of key performance drivers.
  • Drive continuous process improvement, automation and implement bestpractices.
The successful applicant will have  
Ideally, you will be a CA/CPA qualified accounting professional and will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as your ability to interact and engage cross functionally within the business will be crucial to your success. Additionally, you will have a strong attention to detail, enjoy collaboration and have had extensive experience within a large & complex working environment. Furthermore, you will have extensive and proven experience working within the Insurance sector as this is seen as essential.

Additional benefits
  • Exposure working in a global industry-leading "employer of choice"
  • Hybrid working arrangements (3 days work-from-home)
  • A genuine focus on a healthy and satisfying work/life balance
  • Excellent mentorship from senior management
  • Substantial salary package
About the client  
Our client is an instantly recognizable name residing within the Insurance industry who have also been recognised as an "Employer of Choice." 

How to apply 
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess on 0439 014 028 or jburgess@sharpandcarter.com.au, quoting Ref No JB6826.