Corporate Director, Community Development and Support

1 day ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Director, Community Development and Support to join our team at Sun Life. As a key member of our Finance function, you will play a critical role in driving finance optimization and process improvement initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement finance optimization strategies, frameworks, and initiatives to streamline operations and introduce new automated capabilities.
  • Create and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Conduct in-depth current state analysis to identify opportunities and efficiencies, and partner with specialists to embed technology and tools into end-to-end solutions.
  • Monitor project health and report progress, risk mitigation, and outcomes to stakeholders.
  • Stay current on industry trends and emerging capabilities to modernize finance and drive business growth.
  • Effectively manage project teams comprising finance professionals and specialists, and identify and address any obstacles that may impede team progress and productivity.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or business, with 5-7+ years of leadership experience.
  • Proven track record of leading successful finance optimization initiatives and delivering measurable results, while working in Agile and Waterfall environments.
  • Exceptional project management, communication, influencing, and collaboration skills, including relationship management and team building.
  • Proficiency in relevant software tools (MS Project, Office, Jira, Confluence, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of data, process, accounting controls, and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Project Management professional designation (PMP).
  • Business knowledge and experience related to the Insurance and/or financial services industry.
About Sun Life

Sun Life is a leading insurance and financial services company that is committed to helping clients and employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. We are proud to be recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work options, career development opportunities, and a comprehensive compensation package. If you are a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about finance and process improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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