Senior Finance Manager, Corporate Development

4 weeks ago

Ontario, Canada Empire Life Full time

Senior Finance Manager, Corporate Development

Location: Hybrid - Ontario

Empire life is looking to hire a Senior Finance Manager to join our Corporate Development Finance team

The Senior Finance Manager is part of the Corporate Development team and will be responsible for supporting Empire’s mergers and acquisitions activities. The incumbent works under the moderate supervision of the Vice-President, Finance - Corporate Development.

Why pursue this opportunity

Join a transforming business - we are a medium-sized Canadian company in a stable industry which is rapidly transforming.

The role - this is a new position and your chance to join a growing team, while being provided the opportunity to make an impact.

Play an integral role - this is an opportunity that allows for you to grow your skills, while directly contributing to the business unit you are a part of.

What you’ll be working on

  • Participate in Empire and subsidiaries business acquisitions - including due diligence, preparing discounted cash flow valuations, preparing business combination memos, calculating working capital, documenting assumptions and working with other functional units to determine synergies
  • Liaise with vendor as required
  • Preparing 1st iteration of the purchase price allocation and work with KPMG to finalize the valuation and become the key contact person in dealing with PWC
  • Prepare an annual analysis of Goodwill impairment test
  • Incorporate key metrics for acquisitions ie. IRR, EBITDA multiples as part of the valuation model
  • Work in collaboration with Corporate Finance in developing business integration processes
  • Review the Share Purchase Agreement or Asset Purchase Agreement to ensure, from a finance perspective, the document is complete and accurate
  • Participate in loan underwriting
  • Documenting our due diligence and integration processes, identifying gaps and preparing action plans

What we’re looking for you to have

  • CPA, and/or CGA/CMA/CA designation
  • 10+ years of experience within accounting/finance, preferably in the insurance/financial services industry
  • Experience in the financial services/insurance industry
  • Advanced knowledge of valuation modelling, MS Excel, MS Word
  • Well-developed analytical, evaluation, decision-making and problem resolution skills
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks
  • Ability to negotiate solutions
  • Well-developed analytical, evaluation, problem resolution, and decision-making skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; a highly effective communicator/collaborator with the ability to influence others as well as cultivate productive relationships; ability to communicate complex financial concepts and results in a clear, concise, and an easy to understand manner
  • Strong relationship management and time management skills
  • If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

  • Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
  • Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
  • Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
  • A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package that includes life insurance, disability, health and dental and a generous health account
  • Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
  • Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
  • A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
  • Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
  • Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
  • A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life welcomes applications from people with disabilities and disabled people. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact recruitment@empire.ca .

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