AVP Financial Planning and Analysis

Pay Rate: $85

Location:

Toronto ON Job Type: ContractAVP, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
18-Month Maternity Leave Contract | P&C Insurance
Hybrid - Toronto (2 days/week in office)
Our client, a growing insurance organization, is seeking an experiencedAVP, FP&Ato join their finance leadership team on an18-month maternity leave contract . This is asenior, hands-on leadership role supporting the business through strategic initiatives while ensuring continuity and stability across the FP&A function.

The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, the AVP, FP&A will lead an established team and act as a strategic partner to the business. The successful candidate will balancepeople leadership with hands-on delivery , providing insight across financial performance, strategic initiatives, and enterprise decision-making. This role supports a highly engaged executive team and works closely with stakeholders across the organization, including underwriting, product, and commercial teams.
The

Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the FP&A function, managingthree FP&A Managers, one Consultant, and a small AR team ensuring timely FP&A reporting
Partner closely with senior leaders and the executive team to support strategic planning and business performance
Ensure continuity of operations and maintain strong team performance during the maternity leave coverage period
Provide strategic financial insight related toM&A activity , including deal assessment, financial modeling, and integration support
Supportnew product initiatives , including financial evaluation and performance tracking
Drive process improvement initiatives across FP&A to enhance forecasting, reporting, and decision support
Collaborate with geographically distributed teams across

Canada.

Out of province travel 1-2 times a year.
Qualifications CPA designation required
Significant FP&A experience withinP&C insurance(commercial insurance experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Exposure toM&A transactions , including deal analysis and/or post-merger integration, is highly desirable
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and partner at a senior level
Outgoing, curious, and relationship-driven leadership style, suited to a broker-based insurance environment
Work Model Hybrid role with2 days per week in the Toronto office
This opportunity is ideal for a senior FP&A leader who enjoys a leader-doer  role , thrives in a collaborative, relationship-focused environment, and can step in seamlessly to keep a well-established team and function running smoothly.
If you have the skills required to be successful in this role and you would like to learn more, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to Fouzan Shaik at
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