IT Business Analyst Senior

Intact FC • Montreal, QC

2d • CA$94,200 - CA$115,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary. We’re looking for a Senior IT Business Analyst to join our growing team! Our Senior IT Business Analyst supports IT&Labs portfolio planning and governance by owning initiative-level budgeting, forecasting, actuals tracking, variance analysis, and benefits realization reporting. This role enables data-driven investment decisions through disciplined financial analysis, clear executive reporting, and strong partnership with IT and Finance stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, project management finance, or a similar role.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.
• Proficiency in financial management software (SAP, Oracle,).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a financial focus.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High level of attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the PFR (Prioritization and funding review) and Budgeting: Collect the various request monthly. Challenge each item and align with the finance team to ensure adequate financial impacts to the IT budget. Prepare appropriate executive presentations in a timely manner. Provide cost estimation support for new and ongoing projects. Track and monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and actuals. Review and analyse resource planning and allocation to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Need to understand the portfolio movement and proactively bring visibility to financial challenges/recommendations. Collaborate with the various IT stakeholders to manage initiative budgets. Develop detailed financial reports and dashboards for stakeholders and leadership. Analyze financial trends and variances, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Benefits and Risk and Compliance Management: Identify, assess and track financial benefits related to initiative execution. Provide supporting document. Lead benefits discussion and support documentation requirements, as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with finance teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure financial alignment. Act as a liaison between IT stakeholders and business sponsors on various matters that are led by the IT&Labs group. Communicate financial findings in a clear and actionable manner.
• Process and Tools Improvement: Enhance financial tracking processes and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency. Evaluate and implement financial management tools to streamline reporting and analysis. Support the IT & Labs team in defining and maintaining financial standards and templates.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
• Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

What This Job Offers

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