At Bupa, purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected, more personal and more human.

We’re a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing, and so are we. We’re investing in more clinics, better systems and smarter, more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation, you’ll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are, responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here, your work has purpose, your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Just imagine the impact you could make.

The purpose of the Finance Risk Assurance Partner role is to promote the Financial Control, Governance and Risk Management Frameworks within Finance across the Asia Pacific (APAC) Market Unit (MU). This is a specialist role responsible for delivering a robust finance risk assurance plan that meets the needs of the business as well as ensuring appropriate coverage across finance activities.

The role includes performing First Line of Defence assurance, risk and governance activities to:

This is a permanent full-time position, based in the Melbourne office. (Bupa offers hybrid working arrangements and you can work from the office or from home)

How will you help?

• Working with the Finance Manager - Assurance Risk and Governance to implement an effective risk-based assurance plan (Annual Plan) for the whole of APAC Finance, which supports the needs of the business on an ongoing basis.
• Developing the Annual Plan, partnering with the Finance Manager - Assurance Risk and Governance, to engage with relevant stakeholders and understand the key risks and obligations; and ensure agreement on the Annual Plan.
• Executing assurance activities in accordance with the Annual Plan by designing testing plans, conducting testing to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and processes, and reporting on testing outcomes.
• Partnering with all areas within Finance on all aspects of financial control and risk management, including but not limited to providing ongoing education, monitoring and support across the implementation of key elements of the Financial Control, Governance and Risk Management Frameworks.
• Overseeing remediation of findings including incidents, ensuring prompt, effective and sustainable solutions and appropriate documentation of decisions.

What you’ll need to make it possible:

You'll be CA or CPA qualified (or about to complete) with experience in financial accounting, external audit or accounting advisory gained within a Big 4 environment. You will have strong technical knowledge of accounting standards, governance, risk and assurance frameworks, coupled with sound commercial judgement.

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills enable you to build trusted relationships and influence effectively across all levels of an organisation, including senior leaders. Operating in a complex and evolving environment comes naturally, supported by strong organisational skills, resilience, adaptability and the ability to identify and appropriately escalate emerging risks.

An analytical proactive mindset, strong problem-solving capability and a collaborative approach underpin your success. Advanced skills in Excel, proficiency with financial systems and technology, combined with a continuous improvement mindset will allow you to contribute to key business initiatives, including integration and acquisition activities, while delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why you’ll love it?

We support our people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. From providing initiatives that develop careers to looking after our people’s health, wellbeing and futures. Through the Viva Healthier and Happier program, we’re providing health benefits for everyone who works at Bupa, no matter their role.

If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together.

At Bupa your wellbeing, identity, and personal story are respected and valued. We are continuing to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Bupa is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a workplace and environment that is free of discrimination, bullying and harassment.

We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants.

We are dedicated to removing barriers to participation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or if you’d like to discuss how this role can be flexible for you, please let us know so we can support your participation on an equitable basis.