At Guild Group, our people feel truly connected to our purpose and are motivated by it. Focused on the future, we thrive on challenges and learn from each other. Guild Group team members genuinely care about each other and our customers, making a real difference by supporting the people our communities rely on. 

Guild Insurance is Australia’s leading provider of insurance solutions for allied healthcare professionals. For more than 60 years, we’ve provided exceptional products and services and unparalleled customer experiences, driven by a genuine care for our clients’ professional and financial well-being. We pride ourselves on being there for those our communities rely on. We are Australian owned with offices nationally, so our customers benefit from our local knowledge and presence. 

About the role:

In your new role as Finance Manager, provide strong finance business partnering by providing greater insights through strategic financial advice, analytics and financial forecasts which guide decision making in Guild Insurance Limited

A summary of your core accountabilities (a full position description is available on request)

Business partnering for the general insurance business:

• Serve as the Business Partner for GIL, providing insights on expense management and supporting business units in driving performance and growth
• Oversee the preparation and management of the Strategic Plan, Business Plan, and monthly GIL management accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and insights.
• Lead monthly reporting and performance analysis, collaborating with the ILT to implement initiatives that enhance business outcomes.
• Manage the proactive assessment and reconciliation of reinsurance arrangements, insurance acquisition cashflows, and claims valuation reporting.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modelling, and prepare key financial documents, including the ILT paper, AM Best annual rating review, and board papers for GIL.

Tax/Statutory/Regulatory

• Provide insights on tax planning, risk mitigation strategies, and proactively manage capital through forecasting.
• Support the Head of Finance in preparing GIL Financial Statements and annual workers' compensation returns for TAS and WA.

Stakeholder Management

• Foster strong relationships with ILT, leadership, and stakeholders across the business while maintaining high levels of judgement in communications.
• Build and maintain external networks, staying updated with industry best practices, and cultivating a strong relationship with the Group Actuary.

Your background and experience:

• You’re a seasoned senior finance business partner with some experience gained in the insurance arena..
• Tertiary Qualification in finance/accounting and ideally CPA/CA qualified.
• You are a natural influencer; you can demonstrate how you quickly build credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• You thrive in an environment that offers a great deal of accountability, ownership and where you and the work you do is highly visible.

We offer: 

• An extra day of paid leave in addition to your annual leave entitlements 
• Personal and professional development with regular coaching and mentoring
• Enhanced long-service leave, paid parental leave and staff discounts with leading retailers 
• An Employee Assistance Program that provides counselling and support to all staff members and their immediate family 
• Wellbeing initiatives such as health checks and skin checks 

Next Steps 

If you'd like to work in a company that values your effort, celebrates your success, and encourages you to achieve personal and company success, start a conversation with us. Apply online using the link or if you have any questions, please reach out to Jason Burns at recruitment@guildgroup.com.au

If you are the preferred candidate, we will ask you to complete background checks, including identity verification and police checks. 

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