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Senior Finance Business Partner - Claims

Melbourne, Australia

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Posted 08/01/2025 Job Number 43036 Full/Part Permanent - Full Time Posting End Date 26/01/2025

The opportunity:

Be at the heart of our mission to become the world's most customer centric Healthcare company! 

The Senior Finance Business Partner will provide financial and commercial leadership to Bupa’s Healthcare Management (HCM) team with a focus on Claims expenditure which totals over $7bn.

The scope of the role includes providing analysis and insights into the drivers of customer claims plus partnering with the business to develop strategies and initiatives to optimise claims paid such as preventative health initiatives.

How will I help?

  • Provide financial & commercial advice, planning & reporting and analytical insights to the HI Finance team and HCM team
  • Play a key role in the strategic direction, design, implementation of growth and cost saving initiatives that are being developed by the HCM Leadership team
  • Active contributor to the HCM Leadership team
  • Play a key role in the strategic direction, design, implementation of key initiatives that are being developed by the HCM Leadership team
  • Analysis, support, and delivery of all commercial finance aspects of the HCM business unit’s claims expenditure
  • Preparing and reviewing business cases, stage gate modelling for hub initiatives, hospital contract commercial support and the provision of commercial insights to the various leadership teams
  • Financial modelling and providing commercial insights and guidance on hospital contract negotiations
  • Provide timely communication of all commercial matters, operational drivers, and trends (internal & external) impacting the claims expense
  • Supporting the FP&A and HCM teams as well as actuarial in a collaborative Annual Operating Plan process

Why work at Bupa?

We keep our people smiling by helping them improve their lives in and outside of the office. 

We’re a welcoming lot, no matter who you are or where you’ve come from. We welcome all talents and backgrounds and embrace our differences, so you can bring your true self to work.

We support our people to be the best version of themselves, physically and mentally. With a healthy work/life balance, leadership support, reduced private health cover, study leave, volunteering options and a commitment to promoting from within.

Our employees can access wide range of benefits: from our own products (incl. health insurance discounts) to many other products and services via our partnerships program (like Apple, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, plus gym and spa discounts to name a few). We reward our people and celebrate their success, provide initiatives that develop careers and look after our people’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

What do I need?

We are seeking a driven and qualified finance professional to join our team in a senior commercial support role. Ideal candidates will be degree-qualified with a CA or CPA qualification and bring experience in a senior finance or commercial support role, with a focus on business partnering for operational and/or sales teams. Experience in financial services, health, retail, or utilities industries is highly valued, and prior experience in health insurance is especially advantageous.

This role requires a highly effective communicator who can foster strong, positive relationships with stakeholders across all levels. We’re looking for someone with sharp commercial acumen, a proactive mindset for continuous improvement, and an unwavering attention to detail. 

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to drive meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you


About Bupa Asia Pacific:

Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.

Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose and the way that we deliver personalised care.

At Bupa, we are striving to create and sustain a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.

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