DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING

Director, Financial Planning & Analysis TALINKO - Recrutement de Cadres | Executive Search Company Overview Québec Blue Cross is one of Quebec’s most recognized health and travel insurance providers, with over 80 years of experience. It offers health, travel, and life insurance and is committed to serving customers, employees, and communities with high quality and innovation. Description Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a team of professionals, oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, support business units, and promote innovation and digital skills development within the FP&A function. Responsibilities Oversee the execution and continuous improvement of long‑term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes. Monitor financial performance against budget and operational targets. Establish an integrated planning process that synchronizes strategic, financial, and operational plans. Coordinate and perform detailed analyses to support business units and strategic decision‑making. Prepare and present accurate financial reports to stakeholders. Work collaboratively with departments to integrate information into financial models and facilitate decision‑making. Continuously optimize analyses to promote efficiency and standardization. Maintain confidence in analyses by establishing governance mechanisms. Train the FP&A team to identify drivers of variances and recommend corrective or value‑creating actions. Help set individual goals and evaluate team member performance. Oversee the execution of tasks performed by the team. Education Bachelor’s degree in accounting with a CPA or CFA designation. Professional Experience Minimum of 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role overseeing financial planning and analysis processes. Significant experience partnering with, presenting to, and communicating with senior management. Skills Expert knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, with the ability to drive continuous improvement. In‑depth understanding of P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Ability to leverage digital technologies and drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within FP&A. Experience with financial systems and tools such as ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced financial planning systems, including AI/ML capabilities (asset). Specific Abilities Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Good judgment, professionalism, and a high degree of autonomy. Excellent people‑management skills. Ability to identify priorities, manage change, and maintain organizational, analytical, and synthesis skills. Proactive, dynamic, and innovative. Capable of working under pressure and as part of a team. Benefits A people‑oriented environment where communication is key. A culture of innovation, adoption of AI tools, and continuous improvement of practices. Hybrid work with scheduled office attendance. Vacation time starting in the first year. Opportunities for internal advancement. Annual bonus. Group insurance plan (dental, vision, and travel). Defined benefit pension plan. Employee wellness: $400 wellness account, employee and family assistance program, and telemedicine service. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to employment equity. TALINKO is an executive and senior‑management recruitment firm that also supports board and advisory committee recruitment. Please note that the masculine form is used to simplify the text, without prejudice to the feminine form. #J-18808-Ljbffr