Finance Data & Control Manager 

Leeds or London, Full-Time 

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance, Data & Control Manager to join our Finance team. In this role you will support the Head of Change, Data and Control for Finance, Actuarial and Legal (FAL) in implementing a robust Finance Data Control Framework. 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial data, and make a meaningful impact on both Group and Statutory reporting. 

Your New Role 

Your natural ability to build strong relationships will result in meaningful collaboration with a variety of key stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Finance Systems, Reinsurance Finance and Operations, IT, internal and external Audit. As part of the wider modernisation initiatives, you’ll also continuously seek opportunities for continuous improvement and to lead data resolutions.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform and oversee source-to-target reconciliations across all Finance data sources, including underwriting, claims and reinsurance inputs, via a Business Event or a Pass-Through Journal 

• Manage data interdependencies ensuring alignment with functions such as Actuarial & the core Data team, including execution of the ‘3-way reconciliation’ and discrepancy resolution  

• Monitor and control manual source data adjustments, and drive remediation of process & IT issues to eliminate manual workarounds 

• Escalate risks related to data misstatements, control weaknesses or process failures to the Chief Accounting Officer, and raise Insight (Risk Tool) issues as appropriate 

• Support monthly close processes by preparing timely and accurate data validation artefacts for Finance 

• Contribute to the production of monthly and quarterly management reports, QBE Group reporting packages, and associated audit documentation 

• Support Modernisation initiatives by providing SME inputs, leading process design and transition into business-as-usual 

About You 

• Experience working with Data within any industry; Financial Services is preferable  

• Extensive experience in financial data management, control frameworks and reconciliation processes  

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, finance systems and data flows, with experience resolving legacy data issues 

• Proficiency in managing data interdependencies, with ability to monitor and remediate manual data adjustments  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and data accuracy 

• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills across cross-functional teams  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), and familiarity with digital tooling (PowerBI, SQL, Alteryx) is preferable  

Why QBE? At My Best    

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.    

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.    

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. 

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.    

At My Best - QBE Benefits    

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.  We offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you!