Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Role Highlights

• Location: Sydney

• Type: Permanent, full time. Start date ASAP.

• Drive financial discipline and transformation impact by leading the People function’s budgeting, insights and governance at a global scale.

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

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

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable PMO Financial Analyst to oversee and manage financial planning across the People function, while supporting governance, reporting and PMO transformation budgeting processes.

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

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in financial management across Group Head Office and global Transformation budgets, partnering with Finance Business Partners, cost‑centre owners and Program Managers to deliver accurate forecasting, insightful analysis and strong financial governance.

• Oversee and manage financial planning, budgeting, reforecasting and actuals for the People function across GHO and global Transformation budgets.

• Engage closely with Finance Business Partners to track, analyse and report on People budgets, benefits and financial outcomes across the global function.

• Manage headcount and vendor spend with precision, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation and forecasting.

• Prepare governance papers and financial insights for Executives, Program Sponsors, the Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO), and quarterly reporting.

• Support PMO governance frameworks, including monthly reporting, project financial oversight and business case requirements.

• Collaborate with Program Managers and cost‑centre owners to assess variances, manage actuals vs forecast, and ensure alignment to financial expectations for BAU and transformation programs.

About you

You are a detail‑driven financial professional with strong analytical capability and experience working in PMO, project or transformation environments. You build strong relationships across People, Finance and transformation teams, and are confident navigating budgeting cycles, headcount management and governance processes. You translate financial data into clear insights and thrive in a role where accuracy, structure and business partnering are key.

• Experience in financial budgeting, forecasting and actuals, ideally in PMO or transformation environments.

• Strong understanding of project financials, including headcount and vendor spend management.

• Proven ability to partner with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders.

• Experience preparing financial content for governance forums and executive reporting.

• Advanced financial analysis skills with strong Excel capability.

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 graduates

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 [email protected].

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Business Management, Client Counseling, Collaboration Tools, Commercial Acumen, Corporate Governance, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Policy Management, Process Improvements, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall Model

Application Close Date: 05/02/2026 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.