Sr Analyst, Financial

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.

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the Manager, Planning & Forecasting - Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst (“SFA”) is responsible for executing the organization-wide annual planning and quarterly forecasting process and providing operational business partners and head office departments with value-added information and analysis to assist in their decision-making process. The SFA will be a key contributor in delivering accurate financial information, including:

• Preparing analysis, executive presentations, and Board level materials to support the quarterly forecasting and annual budget reviews and approvals
• Partnering with internal business teams to provide support in the preparation of their bottoms up budgets and forecasts within the system.
• Providing finance support for ad-hoc requests, regular reporting, financial analysis, and smaller scale projects
• Conducting ongoing budget to actual variance analysis to identify and understand key trends
• Self-review and peer work performed for reasonability, completeness, and accuracy
• Work to continuously enhance current processes and reporting in terms of accuracy and efficiency
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

You consistently provide a high level of service, information quality and responsiveness in a professional, courteous manner. You have a strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence. This individual should have excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively in a team or independently with minimal supervision.

• Completed university or college degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analyst role
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior executives
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet firm deadlines
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion / Essbase reporting tools considered an asset
• P&C Insurance experience considered an asset
  
  
  

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.

Salary range: $55,800 - $102,800

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).