Senior Analyst – Operational Planning & Analysis - 9-month contract

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?

• Support the business in financial planning and forecasting though reports that facilitate the performance analysis of business targets.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and quarterly forecast models and analyzes actual and budgeted figures on an ongoing basis. Creates and maintains detailed budgeted templates.
• Execute and Deliver KPIs and provide insights on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to key stakeholders
• Review financial operating results to identify key trends, variances, and measure financial results against budget and forecasts.
• Preparing timely and accurate divisional business performance reporting for both internal (Board of Directors, senior management) and external (investors, regulators and auditors) stakeholders
• Identify process gaps and work with standard internal controls;
• Reconcile results with Financial Plans to ensure accuracy and consistency
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Actuarial, Math/Statistics or related program
• 3-5 years of relevant, full-time experience financial management reporting and business performance analysis
• Superior written and verbal communication/presentation skills and ability to interact with senior executives and other cross divisional leaders in the organization
• Recognized accounting, insurance, or actuarial designation an asset
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data modelling is required
• Experience with quantitative software applications including SQL would be an asset
• Experience with P&C insurance would be an asset
• Excellent PowerPoint knowledge is required.
• Ability to work in a team or independently with moderate supervision
  
  
  

Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900

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.

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.

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).