Director, Financial Management & Planning

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

4d • CA$121,200 - CA$171,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the AVP, Financial Management & Planning, the Director, Financial Management & Planning is a key finance leader responsible for driving the future of Canada Life. The Director will play a key role in leading and contributing to the development, implementation, and ongoing production of the Canada financial plan and of timely, accurate and relevant Canadian Division Management Information to meet the needs of senior Corporate leaders. This role ensures the Canada financial plan aligns with the Canada strategy and Canada business goals. This role is a unique opportunity to see business operations and strategy across all of Canada and interact with senior financial, actuarial, and business leaders throughout the organization.

Requirements

• University degree in finance, investments, or a related field and 7+ years of professional/technical experience in a finance role
• Effective communication and strong relationship building skills
• Solid business acumen and leadership experience
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills
• Highly motivated, agile, and tenacious, with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities; you look at an unclear path as an opportunity and not an issue

Responsibilities

• Synthesize exhibits for actual and forecast reporting, results, observations, recommendations to stakeholders and management, including formal presentations
• Perform, review, and present analysis and interpretation of trends and variances holistically and across the regional segments
• Ensure the accurate completion of the quarterly earnings commentary report and external shareholder’s report for the Canadian division
• Lead the preparation of the Canada Corporate division five-year earnings plan and performance related Financial Condition Testing (FCT) scenario modelling
• Implement Canada-level cash flow forecasting
• Provide strong leadership and oversight on the Canadian financial plan, including: Coordinate and monitor timelines and deliverables, Prepare plan presentations, Ensure earnings modelling is valid, current, and aligned to the company’s strategy, Challenge business unit areas on targets they set, Evaluate, recommend, and facilitate changes to the financial planning process to implement changes in best practice & industry
• Execute processes in a timely manner, build partnerships with the Company’s finance and actuarial organizations to develop automation solutions
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects, as required

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director