Manager, Financial Management

Permanent Full Time

This position will be located in the Winnipeg head office.

Role description

Reporting to the AVP Corporate Financial Management and Reporting, Manager will be responsible for shared services expense including annual planning and variance analysis.

What you will do

• Actively manage, generate and deliver quality internal reporting including variance analysis
• Coordinate annual financial plans for relevant corporate functions (Risk, Actuarial, Finance, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Communications etc.)
• Manage corporate expense allocation and settlement process including simplifying and improving existing processes
• Support corporate initiatives, business case review and tracking of costs/benefits including preparation of timely reporting to group CFO
• Responsible for oversight reporting to various Board committees including resourcing plans
• Key business resource for the Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) application for preparation of annual budgets and expense reporting
• Support special/ad hoc projects for corporate functions (i.e. Compliance, Risk, Finance etc.)
• Assess and adopt tools as appropriate to optimize work processes and elevate the function overall
• Lead a team of dedicated finance professionals

What you will bring

• Completion of a University degree and a professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 3-5 years leadership experience in a financial reporting environment
• Experience developing or coordinating annual financial plans
• Strong technical working knowledge of IFRS
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint) including advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and macros
• SAP, Workiva, Power BI and/or BPC experience would be considered an asset
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Early success in this position will require the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills and the ability to take ownership of issues in a clear and concise manner
• Complemented by solid technical expertise and excellent interpersonal skills, a successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish key relationships and foster strong teamwork

The base salary for this position is between $84,900 - $141,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You're part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You'll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you'll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It's our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that's trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we're one of Canada's leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.