Sr Analyst, Financial - #195851

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Reporting to the Manager, Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA), Finance is responsible for providing key internal and external stakeholders with business performance insights and financial analysis of the rapidly growing National Broker Platform.

The analytical and planning support provided by this role enables senior leaders to track financial and KPI performance against targets. Articulating and effectively communicating business performance insights and plans with senior leadership is a critical part of the role. Another key aspect of the role is coordinating across the organization to ensure performance reporting & planning are enabled for new acquisitions in the distribution channel.

As a secondary focus, the SFA will assist in the planning and execution of carrier M&A integration.

What can you expect in this role?

• Analyzing monthly/quarterly actuals to plan/forecast. Identifying the key business performance drivers, reasons for any variances and presenting conclusions
• Preparing timely and accurate divisional business performance reporting for both internal (Board of Directors, senior management) and external (broker senior management, investors, regulators and auditors) stakeholders
• Engaging on acquisitions from pre-announcement and through integration for financial reporting, synergy tracking
• Supporting business leadership in the preparation of annual financial plan and quarterly forecast for the National Broker Platform
• Reviewing existing processes, systems, data and reporting to make recommendations for key improvements and lead the change initiative
• Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports on a timely manner to all queries from stakeholders, as required
• Assess and map existing FP&A processes, systems, and reporting structures from multiple entities
• Collaborate closely with internal finance, accounting, IT, and operational teams to define integration strategies for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting cycles
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Math/Statistics or related program
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA), or in late stages of completion
• 3+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting and business performance analysis
• Knowledge and experience with P&C insurance would be an asset
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is required
• Experience with Oracle Cloud EPM or Hyperion applications an asset
• Superior written and verbal communication/presentation skills and ability to interact with senior executives and other cross divisional leaders in the organization
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in achieving organizational goals
  
  
  

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  
  

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).