Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Our client is a leading property and casualty insurance group in Canada. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to join their team!

• Excellent boss and mentor will provide lots of coaching and guidance.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent team and culture

• Report/prepare on financial performance for senior leadership reviews
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Provide analysis of trends and forecasts and recommend actions for optimization
• Lead the monthly performance review discussions with Commercial SLT.
• Analyze financial data and create financial models for decision support
• Data mining/ stitching to help deep dive and tell the financial story
• Perform financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics tracking Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials
• Identify and drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Maintain a strong financial analysis foundation creating forecasts and models
• Work with key stakeholders across the organization (Pricing, Reserving, Underwriting & Claims etc.)
• Ad Hoc projects/analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data query/data management tools is extremely helpful (Access, SQL, Business Objects)

• 3-5 years post-qualification financial analysis experience.
• This position demands a high level of independence, visibility, and communication. Therefore, effective communication skills are needed.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a structured and controlled framework
• Demonstrable understanding and strategic perspective on the insurance industry
• Sound understanding of financial, strategic and performance management processes
• Proven track record of working in a fast paced environment.
• A degree in Business (Finance, Economics, Accounting & Finance) or equivalent.
• CPA or considering pursuing a CPA

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada.

$90,000 - $95,000 / year

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact .