Specialist, Operations

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Definity Financial Corporation Full time

Job ID : 7407
Category : Personal Insurance
Brand : Definity
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Fulltime/Parttime : Full Time
Location : Toronto, Canada
Posting Range : $66,300 - $122,100

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.

Reporting to the Manager, PI Operational Planning & Analysis, the Specialist is responsible for providing key internal stakeholders with value-added, business performance insights and financial analysis to assist in their decision-making process for managing the day-to-day and long-term business needs of the Personal Insurance business lines.

The analytical support provided by this role enables Senior Leaders within Personal Insurance to understand the impact of their decisions. Articulating and effectively communicating business performance insights and impacts to the business in written and presentation format is a critical part of the role. This role is responsible for identifying any potential problems or risk areas as well as opportunities that business stakeholder may need to be aware of and act on.

**What can you expect in this role?**
- Analyzing monthly/quarterly actuals to plan/forecast and operational data. Identifying the key business performance drivers, reasons for any variances and presenting conclusions.
- Preparing timely and accurate divisional business performance reporting for both internal (Board of Directors, senior management) and external (investors, regulators and auditors) stakeholders.
- Consulting with the business stakeholders and cross divisional leaders to provide specialized financial expertise and insight to help support decisions from senior management team
- Supporting and preparing annual Operational Plan for and quarterly forecast for Personal Insurance and preparing related analysis and reporting
- Creating and maintaining a monthly forecast models to track expectations to Operational Plan and advise on areas of opportunity
- Reviewing existing processes, systems, data and reporting to make recommendations for key improvements and lead the change initiative
- Providing support and/or leading ad hoc projects
- Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports on a timely manner to all queries from stakeholders, as required

**What do you bring to the role?**
- University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Math/Statistics or related program
- Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) an asset
- 5+ years of relevant, full-time experience financial management reporting and business performance analysis
- Knowledge and experience with P&C insurance would be an asset
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is required. VBA skills would be an asset
- Proven record of analytical expertise and excellent attention to detail
- Superior written and verbal communication/presentation skills and ability to interact with senior executives and other cross divisional leaders in the organization
- An ability to make to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
- Ability to work in a team or independently with moderate supervision
- Self-motivated and consistently demonstrates an ability to take initiative on any issue

$66,300 - $122,100

**What's in it for you?**
- Hybrid work schedule for most roles
- Company share ownership program
- Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
- Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
- Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
- Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
- Wellness and recognition programs
- Discounts on products and services

**Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.**
It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

**Background checks**
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

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