Finance Business Partner

About the role

Marsh is looking for a Finance Business Partner to support its Health & Benefits and Affinity leadership teams with financial planning, analysis and execution. The role is based in Melbourne or Sydney and is hybrid, with at least three days a week spent in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to support strategy, decision-making and delivery of business outcomes
• Partner with global finance stakeholders
• Lead financial reporting, planning, forecasting and budgeting cycles for the business (combined revenue AUD170m)
• Analyse, interpret and explain financial performance, providing insights, KPIs and variance analysis
• Develop financial models, business cases and analysis for strategic initiatives such as acquisitions and disposals
• Lead ad hoc financial and commercial projects as required
• Review and redesign processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and transparency across the Finance function

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or a related discipline, or a professional accounting qualification
• Experience in a global, highly matrixed organisation
• Proven experience in financial reporting, planning, forecasting and budgeting
• Applications are only considered from candidates approved to work in Australia, who must complete a criminal and bankruptcy check before starting

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Nice to have: experience in financial services, insurance, insurance broking or advisory firms

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities
• A vibrant, inclusive culture with a supportive team
• A range of career opportunities, benefits and rewards