director, financial planning

About Québec Blue Cross
We have been caring for people for over 80 years
A member of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans,
Québec
Blue Cross
is one of Quebec's most recognized health and travel insurance providers, with over 80 years of expertise serving the public. The organization helped lay the foundations for individual health insurance and travel insurance in Quebec.

With its rich history and expertise, Québec Blue Cross has always been an ally in the areas of travel, health, and life insurance. More than just a symbol, it has always offered unparalleled support and assistance to its customers, employees, and partners around the world. A unifying force, it brings people together to serve communities by putting people at the heart of its priorities.

Blue Cross, a recognized symbol
With one insured person out of three in North America, Blue Cross has an enviable reputation Among the most renowned Canadian companies rated by Leger in 2015, it ranked first as the leading health care provider. In Canada, it ranks among the top three most renowned brands.

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Our culture, a distinctive strength
At Québec Blue Cross, we cultivate an environment where innovation, performance, and people come together, with a special focus on the well-being of the stakeholders around us. Together, we are building a sustainable future where everyone can reach their full potential. Our customers, communities, and employees are and will remain at the heart of everything we do.

Blue Cross and all its employees are committed to providing a high-quality experience to our customers, ensuring the availability, attentiveness, and expertise of our employees for a simple and seamless omnichannel customer experience.

Description
Reporting to the Senior Director, FP&A, the
Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of professionals. In addition to overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, the incumbent will be the resource for business unit support. He will promote innovation and digital skills development within the FP&A team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution and continuous improvement of long-term financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Monitor financial performance against financial (budget) and operational targets
• Establish an integrated planning process that synchronizes strategic, financial, and operational plans to achieve alignment with corporate strategy
• Coordinate and perform detailed analyses to support the various business units and strategic decision-making
• Prepare and present accurate and relevant financial reports to stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with various departments to integrate information into financial models and facilitate decision-making
• Continuously optimize analyses to promote efficiency and standardization
• Maintain confidence in analyses by establishing governance mechanisms
• Train the FP&A team to go beyond identifying variances to isolate the main drivers of issues and recommend corrective or value-creating actions that improve performance
• Help set individual goals and evaluate team member performance
• Oversee the execution of tasks performed by the team

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a CPA or CFA designation

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role overseeing financial planning and analysis processes
• Significant experience in partnering, presenting, and communicating with senior management

Skills

• Expert knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including the ability to drive continuous improvement in these areas
• Thorough understanding of P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Ability to leverage digital technologies
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within FP&A
• Exposure to financial systems and tools, such as ERP systems, BI tools, and advanced financial planning systems and software using AI/ML capabilities (an asset)

Specific Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Good judgment, professionalism, and a high degree of autonomy
• Very good people management skills
• Very good ability to identify priorities and manage change
• Very good organizational, analytical, and synthesis skills
• Dynamism, interpersonal skills, proactivity, and the ability to innovate
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Why Join Québec Blue Cross

• A people-oriented environment where communication is key
• A culture of innovation: adoption of AI tools, continuous improvement of practices
• Hybrid work adapted to the requirements of the position with scheduled office attendance
• Vacation time starting in the first year
• Opportunities for internal advancement
• Annual bonus
• Group insurance plan (dental, vision, and travel insurance)
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee wellness: $400 wellness account, employee and family assistance program, and telemedicine service
• Numerous benefits

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