Senior Analyst, Technology Strategic Finance

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

3d • CA$80,400 - CA$130,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Finance, the Senior Analyst will support Canada Technology Finance by partnering with Tech leaders to drive long-term strategic outcomes. The role will operate across multiple strategic workstreams and is expected to independently manage complex deliverables including business case development, financial modelling, initiative tracking, reporting and executive storytelling.

Requirements

• Strong experience in financial modelling and business case development in a complex, strategic environment.
• Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear and compelling narratives for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of FinOps principles, including cloud consumption tracking, credit utilization, and financial governance of cloud spend.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, Power Automate or other reporting automation tools is an asset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technology and finance teams.
• University degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in finance, consulting, or strategy roles, preferably within financial services or technology environments.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting experience or exposure to strategy/transformational environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed financial models to evaluate the viability and impact of strategic technology initiatives and investments.
• Own end-to-end business case development including cost-benefit analysis, scenario modelling, and executive-ready recommendations.
• Provide guidance on investment decisions, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives and adherence to approved budgets.
• Develop and deliver clear, structured, and compelling presentation materials that translate complex analysis into executive-level insights.
• Manage multiple initiatives across the technology strategy portfolio, including tracking budgets, forecasts, benefits, and financial performance metrics.
• Partner with initiative owners and cross-functional teams to monitor financial performance and identify risks.
• Deliver timely and accurate management reporting, including executive summaries, commentary, and insights to support decision-making.
• Support cloud financial reporting including consumption tracking, unit cost analysis, variance reporting, and optimization insights across platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, data quality, and processes, including automation and dashboarding opportunities (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, AI Agents).

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: Senior