Manager Technology Strategic Finance

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Manager, Technology Strategic Finance.

Reporting to the Director Strategic Finance, this role will help the Canada Technology Finance team solve key challenges and problems by partnering with Tech leaders to drive outcomes related to our long-term Technology strategy. The Strategic Finance Manager would be responsible for supporting, developing and maintaining Technology strategic plan including forecasts and reviews, ongoing technology performance monitoring, reporting, analysis and insights, financial modelling of emerging technology opportunities, capacity planning, key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as process improvements benefits realization. The role’s challenges lie primarily in the breadth of its accountabilities, requiring significant agility, identification of inconsistencies, the ability to go beyond the analysis of data to arrive at true business insight, and the presence to support Technology senior leaders in robust decision-making.

What you will do 

Strategy and financial plan Delivery

• Manage and provide support on select projects and initiatives, engaging partners and teams in workshops and working sessions while leveraging roadmaps, KPIs, results measures and organizational goals / objectives to problem solve and align plans
• Designing and providing actionable reporting to leaders on various KPIs
• Designing and managing staff resources and forecasts appropriately
• Providing guidance on investment and project decisions, ensuring that project milestones are adhering to approved budgets
• Supporting achievement of Technology strategy
• Develop, build, and deliver well-structured, persuasive, visual presentation materials for senior audiences through storytelling that converts analysis into compelling insights
• Support strategic / annual planning, including roadmap development, strategy presentations, financial plans and forecasts

Performance Management

• Manage relationships with all areas of Technology, Finance and Corporate Performance Management in a seamless manner.
• Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate the impact and financial viability of new strategic initiatives and partnerships
• Provide key financial analysis and management reporting, including delivery of commentaries and executive summaries to support leaders’ decisions, provide impacts and quantifications of prospective or potential decisions.
• Oversee the development of business cases to provide cost/benefit analysis on opportunities.
• Oversee preparation and distribution of monthly reporting.
• Provide measurement of new tactics or strategies attempted, to see if they are successful.
• Design, capture and analyze Benefits Realization report on Technology Efficiency implemented initiatives to capture efficiencies.
• Draw reliable and timely financial and non-financial data and information together from a wide range of sources and provide thorough analysis, insights and options to enable the Leadership team to make sound business decisions. Own supporting data to ensure single source of truth.
• Design and deliver ad hoc performance reporting and analytics for a range of business requirements.
• Lead the financial modelling activity for strategic business opportunities and initiatives using a range of modelling and scenario-building tools, ensuring rigorous testing of assumptions and risks to aid high quality decision-making by the Leadership team.
• Financial management of the Strategic initiatives portfolio

Budgeting and planning

• Develop and maintain leading practice processes for business planning, expense budgeting, performance monitoring and analysis, financial modelling, and post-investment review.
• Support the annual Technology business planning and budgeting cycle, including budget development as well as periodic reviews with cost centre owners, and reforecasting.
• Set and coordinate annual expense budget and capacity planning for Technology Strategy
• Continuously analyze expenses and capacity for variances.

What you will bring 

• Storytelling and deck building is a must have skillset
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking
• University Degree in Business or Finance & related designation
• Highly proficient analytical skills, including financial analysis and research, with the ability to organize results and recommendations clearly
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with proven abilities to collaborate with employees across the organization
• Proficient use of tools like PPT and Excel (working knowledge of Thinkcell, Macros and Power BI will be an asset)
• At least 5 years of experience in a finance or strategy role, preferably within the financial services industry or consulting

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The base salary for this position is between  $84,900.00 - $141,400.00 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 talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

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

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