Manager Finance, Direct Distribution

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**About the role**

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Finance Manager to support the Direct Distribution business unit (belairdirect).

As a Finance Manager, you will report directly to Direct Distribution’s Finance Director. You will be instrumental in producing, analyzing, and reporting financial information for the business unit, which includes the brands belairdirect, National Bank, Scotia, and Servus. You will partner with actuarial and operations colleagues to support the business units’ operations and integrations of business acquisitions. You will interact with the business unit’s senior management team on a recurring basis.

As part of the management team, you will supervise a team of accountants located in multi-locations while being responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, financial activities, and ad-hoc projects of the business unit. You will manage and present financial analysis in a structured manner to senior management. Being rigorous, autonomous, with effective communication and organizations skills are essential to succeed in this role.

This position is open to any Intact office nationally.

**Key Duties**:

- Coordinate review, reporting and analysis of financial results and forecasts on a periodic basis.
- Lead the expenses reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Oversee the budgeting process for insurance results and expenses.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial data and information.
- Manage the month end closing process including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and controls.
- Develop with your team and recommend actions to raise standards and improve operational effectiveness and consistency by leveraging processes, technology, and/or people capability development.
- Manage and provide accounting guidance, with support from the national team on complex issues
- Support the management team with ad-hoc requests and projects.
- Provide leadership and continuous development to staff under your supervision, with management of recruitment, and performance assessment.
- Coordinate and improve knowledge transfer between team members and help ensure adequate succession.
- Maintain strong relations with internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:

- **CPA designation - is required**
- Minimum 5 years experience in financial accounting, corporate finance, audit, or a related field
- Insurance P&C industry experience
- Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, very well organized and rigorous
- Ability to lead multiple projects at the same time
- Initiative-taking, creative and demonstrate team spirit and “can do” attitude.

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**What we offer**

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

- A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
- An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
- An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
- Flexible work arrangements
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
- Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
- A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
- Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
- Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
- A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

**We are an equal opportunity employer**

At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.