Intact Financial Corporation

Senior Business Advisor - Finance Transformation & Systems

Intact Financial Corporation$109K — $134K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in finance/accounting systems advisory roles with improvement project leadership experience.
  • Deep understanding of the accounting cycle and IFRS 17 within the insurance sector.
  • Post-secondary degree in finance or accounting; CPA designation is a strong asset.
  • Proficient in advanced Excel, with strong Power BI/Power Query skills.
  • Experienced in Jira/Confluence for Agile project management.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex analyses to senior leaders.
  • Bilingualism required for Quebec candidates to facilitate communication with English-speaking colleagues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all stages of the product lifecycle from inception to release.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and automate financial processes, managing stakeholder engagement.
  • Conduct cost-benefit analyses and coordinate the management of change initiatives and training materials.
  • Collaborate with audit and finance teams to enhance control reconciliations per accounting standards.
  • Assist in backlog management, impact analysis and effort estimation for the Product Owner/Manager.
  • Prepare functional requirements, ensuring thorough documentation and understanding of product specifications.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis on production defects and oversee the handover process to IT.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with opportunities in Toronto and Montreal.
  • Exposure to transformation projects aiming at achieving global benchmarks in finance functions.
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional growth and support of less experienced analysts.
  • Participation in a continuous improvement culture responding to evolving business needs.
  • Chance to engage with multiple teams across Finance, Controls/Audit, and IT, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 109,900 - 134,300 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 15% As part of our commitment to Win As A Team, we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) - with Intact matching 50% of your net shares. Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan. Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc. The salary range presented above is based on a 35-hour workweek and would represent a majority of different candidate profiles. However, we encourage candidates who may fall outside of this range to apply as well. About the role Who are we? The Finance Transformation & Systems - SAS (FT&S) team plays a central role in Intact's financial reporting ecosystem, providing dedicated support to the accounting and actuarial functions. The team's core mandate is to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of IFRS 17-led calculation engine capabilities that underpin monthly financial reporting. The role As a Senior Business Advisor, you connect Finance, Controls/Audit, and IT to deliver IFRS 17 finance system and reporting improvements. You define and document requirements, design/improve processes and controls, prepare the backlog for delivery, and support testing and go-live. In this dynamic role your focus is to streamline work, improve data quality, and ensure compliant, reliable financial reporting. You will work closely with the Finance & IT teams on transformation projects to make the Finance function a global benchmark. Location: Toronto and Montreal offices. What you'll do here:
  • Lead, plan, track, and be accountable for all phases of the product lifecycle, from project inception to release.
  • Identify business opportunities, drive initiatives to streamline and automate processes, and own stakeholder engagement end-to-end.
  • Lead cost-benefit analyses to determine business requirements and coordinate change management strategies, including training materials and adoption activities.
  • Manage collaboration with internal and external audit, and finance teams to suggest improvements on control reconciliations (month-end and ad hoc) in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Internal Control Procedures .
  • Support the Product Owner/Manager in managing and prioritising backlog items, conducting impact analyses, and providing effort estimates .
  • Support the preparation of functional requirements, contributing to the design and solution while ensuring comprehensive understanding and thorough documentation of product requirements .
  • Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on production defects and own the handover process to IT Stakeholders.
  • Manage custom SQL queries to extract reports for ad hoc requests and data analysis.
  • Assess test strategies and review test results in collaboration with the testing team .
  • Communicate technical concepts in non-technical language and vice versa to finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams .
  • Implement quality assurance and compliance processes, and establish methods to track and report on key metrics and outcomes .
  • Build reusable, thorough system documentation accessible to all stakeholders .
  • Mentor and coach fellow Business Analysts, delegating work appropriately and guiding less experienced professionals through complex challenges .
  • Participate in continuous improvement of deliverables in response to evolving business needs .
What you bring to the table:
  • At least 8 years of experience in a similar advisory role related to finance and/or accounting systems domain with proven experience leading system improvement projects - is required.
  • Strong understanding of accounting cycle and of the insurance industry (IFRS 17) - is required.
  • Post-secondary education in finance, accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA is considered a strong asset.
  • Advanced Excel; strong Power BI/Power Query; ability to explain analysis clearly - is required.
  • Jira/Confluence experience in Agile delivery.
  • Strong communication expertise and ability to conduct presentations on complex technical analysis to senior leadership and executives using PPT, Visio, etc.
  • Skills: adaptability, innovation, analytical mindset, decision-making, critical thinking, clear communication, planning and organization, teamwork.
  • For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
  • No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada
Please note that we conduct a thorough recruiting process and certain tool knowledge will be tested at the interview stage. #LI-Hybrid Il s'agit d'un nouveau rôle au sein de notre équipe en pleine croissance | This role is a new member of our growing team.

About Intact Financial Corporation

Intact Financial Corporation is a Canadian insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance to individuals and businesses. The company operates in Canada and the United States and offers a range of insurance products, including auto, home, and commercial insurance. Intact Financial Corporation was founded in 1809 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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