Manager, Expense Management

The Canada Life Assurance Company • London, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Expense Management, you will be responsible for executing the expense budget process, providing expense reporting analysis to leaders, and the Strategic Initiatives function within the Expense Management team. This position will be located in the London head office.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of accounting and finance experience with some experience at leadership level
• CPA designation is required
• Experience working with SAP preferred
• Strong mathematical aptitude and analytical skills
• Adaptability and ability to thrive in an environment of change
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to present complex financial analysis to individuals with/without a finance background
• Proficiency in MS Office with expert level skills in Excel

Nice To Haves

• Insurance industry experience an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of expense budgets
• Report results and analysis to senior leadership teams within Canada Life and relevant area business partners
• Responsible for maintaining and updating allocation of expenses to products
• Assist with external audits
• Create and deliver meaningful analysis to our business partners
• Support/drive key business decisions via financial analysis/models
• Work with business partners within Canada Life to ensure accuracy of business case submission
• Track and report initiative benefits and costs to senior leadership on a regular basis
• Provide guidance on financial matters to adhere with generally accepted accounting principles
• Collaborate with our business partners to create annual expense budgets aligned with strategic priorities
• Co-ordinate with peer and broader finance teams to establish best practices for financial analysis and reporting
• Work in a team environment by providing support to a wide variety of stakeholders. Your ability to “lead at all levels” and work cohesively with multiple stakeholders with multiple agendas will be a strong attribute
• Identify issues as they arise, and problem solve in a timely manner
• Participate in special/ad-hoc projects as needed

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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees