Your new company
Join a globally recognised insurance and reinsurance provider, renowned for delivering innovative risk solutions and strategic financial insights across diverse international markets. The Strategic Business Finance team covers a dynamic APAC Europe portfolio, offering a high-visibility opportunity for a driven finance professional ready to make an impact.
Your new role
As Finance Business Partner, you'll lead expense planning, analysis, and reporting across countries in the APAC Europe region. You'll act as the central conduit for expense intelligence, working closely with Country Finance Heads and the Head of Business Finance to support strategic targets and deliver insights to senior stakeholders.Though based in Dublin with on-site support, this is a standalone position, best suited to someone comfortable operating independently. You'll be part of a wider regional finance team spread across Germany and Switzerland.
1. Build strong partnerships with country finance teams to understand strategy and operations
2. Analyse and monitor business unit-level expenses
3. Drive quarterly closing, accruals, and reporting in coordination with local Financial Controllers
4. Lead budget and forecast cycles
5. Deliver consolidated performance commentary to senior leadership
6. Create intuitive expense dashboards for business leaders
7. Manage indirect expense allocations in partnership with specialist teams
8. Track and report on the financial impacts of harmonisation and growth initiatives
9. Maintain COUPA/SAP approval matrix and ensure timely invoice processing
10. Refine cost centre structures across regional and central teams
11. Act as the go-to contact for all expense-related matters in APAC Europe
What you'll need to succeed
12. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
13. Extensive experience in FP&A, Finance Business Partnering, or Commercial Finance
14. Proven ability to work independently and prioritise in a fast-paced setting
15. Strong project management and analytical skills
16. Confident communicator with executive presence
17. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and planning/reporting tools
18. Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
What you'll get in return
19. 6-month contract with a view to permanency for the right candidate
20. Opportunity to work with a globally respected brand at the forefront of strategic finance
21. Collaboration with a multicultural and high-performing regional team
22. Flexible work arrangements and hybrid setup for better work-life balance
23. Potential to transition to a permanent role with premium benefits including healthcare, pension, performance bonuses, salary reviews, and additional perks
24. Exposure to complex cross-border finance projects and transformational initiatives