Director, Cost Transformation

1 day ago

Montréal, Canada Sun Life Full time

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

**About the role**

**What you'll be doing**
- Cost Management and Transformation
- Design and implement cost optimization strategies across Corporate Support and Shared Business Services
- Leverage data sciences to understand trends and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency
- Develop innovative solutions, including leveraging automation and other technologies, to enhance financial discipline
- Lead the planning and execution of Finance Reimagine for the Canadian finance team
- Strategic Initiative Execution
- Manage and execute strategic cost-related initiatives
- Influence and negotiate with Senior Executives to ensure appropriate solutions and outcomes aligned with strategic objectives
- Building and Leading High-Performing Teams
- Foster and build a positive, engaging, and inclusive team environment
- Lead through change, inspiring and motivating team members during transformation initiatives

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Finance and accounting designation (CPA, etc.) with 10+ years of Insurance and/or Financial Services industry experience, or commensurate experience
- Strategic mindset, being able to understand the SL Canada businesses and operations to support greater value add insights and analytics and recommendations for change
- Demonstrated expertise in cost management and deep understanding of cost drivers - Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
- Demonstrated experience driving change, transformation and/or optimization workstreams
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams through periods of change
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
- Solid ability to build and deliver presentation in a concise and effective manner for a senior audience
- Knowledge and experience with various ERP solutions e.g. SAP, Hyperion Planning. Tableau and understanding of financial data structure and workflow is preferrable
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary Range**:
105,000/105 000 - 180,000/180 000

**Job Category**:
Finance

**Posting End Date**:
14/07/2025

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