Intact Financial Corporation

Senior Business Analyst, Data Management and Financial Reporting

Intact Financial Corporation$94K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA certification essential, with practical expertise in the Chart of Accounts.
  • 10+ years of Business Analyst experience, covering business process review and functional analysis.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, adept at transforming ambiguity into structured requirements.
  • Proven experience in change management, thriving in evolving environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with stakeholder influence ability.
  • Advanced Excel skills required, including proficiency with formulas and pivot tables.
  • Understanding of relational data concepts is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate activities linked to organizational requirements and process enhancements.
  • Lead requirements gathering through interviews, workshops, and sessions with cross-functional teams.
  • Serve as a liaison among IT, end users, and various leadership levels to ensure smooth information flow.
  • Analyze diverse inputs, distill high-level needs into detailed requirements, and suggest viable solutions.
  • Translate objectives into functional specifications and maintain clear documentation standards.
  • Promote alignment across business units and teams while managing change impacts.
  • Facilitate quality assurance during tests, ensuring scenarios and outcomes are validated.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus plan with potential payout of up to double the target based on performance.
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible pension options that include a guaranteed income for life through a defined benefit plan.
Full Job Description
Salary range (but not limited to): 94,200 - 115,200 Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 12% 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 As a Senior Business Analyst within the Data Management and Reporting (DMR) team, you will provide ongoing oversight of finance-related data standards, controls, and processes, with a strong focus on optimizing the Chart of Accounts. You will partner with finance and business stakeholders, technology teams, and support functions to translate organizational needs and change initiatives into clear requirements, practical recommendations, and well-executed solutions. What you'll do here:
  • Plan and coordinate project activities tied to organizational requirements, process improvements, and change initiatives.
  • Lead requirements gathering with business communities using interviews, workshops, and working sessions with cross-functional experts.
  • Act as a key intermediary between IT, end users, and leaders across different levels, ensuring a clear, consistent flow of information.
  • Analyze inputs from multiple sources, break down high-level needs into detailed requirements, and recommend solutions to business problems.
  • Translate objectives into functional specifications and detailed documentation using defined templates and standards.
  • Ensure alignment and continuity across business units, technology teams, and support teams.
  • Identify and assess the need for change, evaluate impacts, and communicate impacts clearly to stakeholders.
  • Support Quality Assurance during test planning and execution, including reviewing scenarios and validating outcomes.
  • Contribute to productivity improvements and risk reduction through strong analysis, clear documentation, and disciplined follow-through.
What you bring to the table:
  • CPA certification, with hands-on experience working with a Chart of Accounts.
  • 10+ years of relevant Business Analyst experience, including business process review and functional analysis.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn ambiguity into structured requirements and actionable next steps.
  • Proven change management mindset, comfortable operating in evolving environments and helping others navigate change.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data validation.
  • Working understanding of relational data concepts (tables, fields, keys, joins, lookup and reference tables).
  • Strong initiative and autonomy, with solid time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
  • Client-oriented approach and strong team spirit.
  • Experience in the Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry (asset).
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (CPA required).
  • 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.
#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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