Manager PI, Financial Planning & Analysis

Definity includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. With strong roots that date back to 1871, we’ve grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We’re proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you: It’s better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Starting in September, Definity employees move to a hybrid work model so we can collaborate, build mentoring relationships, and solve complex or cross-functional business opportunities together. Our teams work in whichever environment best supports what they're working on and who they're working with. We're actively reinventing our offices as welcoming workspaces that optimize collaboration and empower leaders to use our space to strengthen team dynamics. Our tools and processes seamlessly connect employees from multiple locations, and our culture encourages respectful engagement and flexibility. Leaders work with their teams to determine the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their team, cross-functional engagement, responsibilities and timelines, plus those of our customers, our broker partners, and the company culture.

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the AVP, PI Financial Planning & Analysis, the Manager PI, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for providing key internal stakeholders with value-added, business performance insights and financial analysis to assist in their decision-making process for managing the day-to-day and long-term business needs of the Personal Insurance business lines.   

The analytical support provided by this role enables Senior Leaders within Personal Insurance to understand the impact of their decisions.  Articulating and effectively communicating business performance insights and impacts to the business in written and presentation format is a critical part of the role.  This role is responsible for identifying any potential problems or risk areas as well as opportunities that business stakeholder may need to be aware of and act on. 

More specifically, this role is responsible for

• Reviewing of monthly/quarterly actuals to plan/forecast and operational data. Identifying the key business performance drivers, reasons for any variances and presenting conclusions.
• Co-ordinating with cross functional teams to prepare timely and accurate divisional business performance reporting for both internal (Board of Directors, senior management) and external (investors, regulators, and auditors) stakeholders. 
• Consulting with the business stakeholders and cross divisional leaders to provide specialized financial expertise and insight to help support decisions from senior management team
• Supporting annual Operational Plan for and quarterly forecast for Personal Insurance and preparing related analysis and reporting
• Leading the expense planning/forecast process and review monthly expense performance against Plan
• Reviewing existing processes, systems, data and reporting to make key improvements and lead the change initiative
• Providing support and/or leading ad hoc projects
• Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports on a timely manner to all queries from stakeholders, as required

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related program
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• 6+ years of relevant, full-time experience financial management reporting and business performance analysis
• Knowledge and experience with P&C insurance would be an asset
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is required. VBA skills would be an asset
• Proven record of analytical expertise and excellent attention to detail
• Superior written and verbal communication/presentation skills and ability to interact with senior executives and other cross divisional leaders in the organization
• An ability to make to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
• Ability to work in a team or independently with moderate supervision                    
• Self-motivated and consistently demonstrates an ability to take initiative on any issue

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it: 

• 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

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 a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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