Financial Specialist, Internal Control and Financial Performance

Pay at Intact is about much more than just salary.Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work modelPossibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per yearMultiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much moreShare plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)Salary range (but not limited to):94,200 - 115,200Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance):12%As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well.About the roleWe are seeking a Financial Specialist, Internal Control and Financial Performance to strengthen our internal control environment, document and map processes related to NI 52-109 (Certification of Disclosure in Issuers’ Annual and Interim Filings), and elevate financial performance management across our Tech+Lab portfolios. If you are detail oriented, passionate about control design and monitoring, adept at explaining financial results, and motivated to deliver projects that improve team productivity and engagement, this role is for you.Key Responsibilities:Internal Controls and ComplianceImprove, document, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting aligned to NI 52-109 requirements.Describe, map, and maintain end-to-end process flows for key Tech+Lab financial cycles (budgeting, forecasting, procurement-to-pay, project capitalization/expense, resource allocation) including control points, owners, evidence, and frequencies.Perform control testing, deficiency analysis, and remediation tracking; partner with stakeholders to close gaps and strengthen control design and operating effectiveness.Maintain standardized documentation (process maps, SOPs, control matrices) and support internal/external audit requests.Establish and monitor key control KPIs (timeliness, accuracy, exception rates) with dashboards and periodic reporting.Financial Variance Analysis and Consolidation (Tech+Lab)Analyze financial variances (actuals vs budget vs forecast) with clear, root-cause explanations and actionable recommendations.Consolidate monthly financial explanations and executive-ready narratives for Tech+Lab portfolios, aligning to business drivers (run vs change, CapEx vs OpEx, resource mix, vendor spend).Partner with Tech+Lab leaders to translate insights into corrective actions, reprioritization, or efficiency initiatives.Proactive Trend ManagementBuild and maintain dashboards that highlight emerging financial trends, control exceptions, and operational risks; recommend mitigations before they impact results.Run the resource forecast process, comparing budgeted and forecasted demand to staffing and contract availability; quantify impacts and propose optimization scenarios.Continuously improve reporting by refining metrics, visualizations, and automation opportunities to streamline cycle times and enhance decision-making.Value-Add Projects: Productivity and EngagemenLead initiatives that simplify financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve the team’s productivity (e.g., template standardization, automated reconciliations, workflow enhancements).Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant experience required.CPA designation or MBA is considered a strong asset.Advanced Excel (macros, pivots, functions), PowerPoint, Word; experience with Power BI dashboards is a strong asset.Strong knowledge of internal controls, process documentation, and governance; experience with NI 52-109 or SOX-like frameworks is preferred.3–5 years of experience in financial management, reporting, or internal controls; CPA designation.Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle Hyperion (Essbase) is considered an asset.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences; detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused.For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.#LI-HybridCe poste jouera un rôle essentiel au sein de notre équipe. | This position will fill an essential role in our team.