Manager Financial Planning

Permanent Full Time

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis will be a key member of the Capital and Risk Solutions (CRS) financial reporting team. This is your opportunity to develop your career at a global level while living local.

Reporting to the Director, Financial Reporting & Analysis, you will be responsible for producing high quality and relevant reporting that will meet the needs of senior leaders and external stakeholders. You will work closely with the financial and actuarial teams of CRS and global support functions (LifeCo Controller, Corporate Actuarial etc).

What you will do

• Develop a strong understanding and provide expertise on various reinsurance product lines reporting and analysis
• Design, develop and maintain forecasting models
• Implement process improvements by increasing system and process efficiency and effectiveness using an innovative approach
• Responsible for providing leadership including performance management and career development for all team members in multiple geographies
• Responsible for quarterly and annual reinsurance deal reporting
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of IFRS 17 premium allocation approach and general measurement model requirements, act as key business expert to provide oversight and inputs in the preparation of accounting treatment memos for reinsurance deals
• Research and collaborate with other functions to propose and document appropriate accounting treatment for complex deals and other ad-hoc accounting transactions
• Support special/ad hoc projects

What you will bring

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) and 5+ years of experience in financial reporting environment
• Strong technical working knowledge of IFRS, which includes a high degree of familiarity with IFRS 17. Knowledge of Reinsurance accounting would be an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex results to others
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint) including advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and macros
• SAP, Workiva, PowerBI and/or BPC experience would be considered an asset
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and time management abilities
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and respond to a rapidly evolving and complex environment
• Availability for some travel to meet with local teams

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Winnipeg, London, Toronto.

The base salary for this position is between $76,400 - $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.