Financial Specialist managing financial performance and internal controls for Tech+Lab portfolios in Canada's largest P&C insurer. Elevating financial management and compliance across departments.
Responsibilities
Improve, document, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting aligned to NI 52-109 requirements.
Describe, map, and maintain end-to-end process flows for key Tech+Lab financial cycles (budgeting, forecasting, procurement-to-pay, project capitalization/expense, resource allocation) including control points, owners, evidence, and frequencies.
Perform control testing, deficiency analysis, and remediation tracking; partner with stakeholders to close gaps and strengthen control design and operating effectiveness.
Maintain standardized documentation (process maps, SOPs, control matrices) and support internal/external audit requests.
Establish and monitor key control KPIs (timeliness, accuracy, exception rates) with dashboards and periodic reporting.
Analyze financial variances (actuals vs budget vs forecast) with clear, root-cause explanations and actionable recommendations.
Consolidate monthly financial explanations and executive-ready narratives for Tech+Lab portfolios, aligning to business drivers (run vs change, CapEx vs OpEx, resource mix, vendor spend).
Partner with Tech+Lab leaders to translate insights into corrective actions, reprioritization, or efficiency initiatives.
Build and maintain dashboards that highlight emerging financial trends, control exceptions, and operational risks; recommend mitigations before they impact results.
Run the resource forecast process, comparing budgeted and forecasted demand to staffing and contract availability; quantify impacts and propose optimization scenarios.
Lead initiatives that simplify financial processes, reduce manual effort, and improve the team’s productivity (e.g., template standardization, automated reconciliations, workflow enhancements).
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or relevant experience required.
CPA designation or MBA is considered a strong asset.
Advanced Excel (macros, pivots, functions), PowerPoint, Word; experience with Power BI dashboards is a strong asset.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, process documentation, and governance; experience with NI 52-109 or SOX-like frameworks is preferred.
3–5 years of experience in financial management, reporting, or internal controls; CPA designation.
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP and Oracle Hyperion (Essbase) is considered an asset.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to executive audiences; detail-oriented, proactive, and solution-focused.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
Job title
Financial Specialist – Internal Control and Financial Performance
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