Director, Financial Performance

Relevance; Lévis, Montreal; Híbrido; CAD 150 000 - 230 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Telework equipment reimbursement

Resumo da oferta

Desjardins is seeking a Director, Financial Performance to guide the property and casualty insurance sector’s financial strategy, performance management, and talent development. You will partner with the vice-president to set directions and oversee budgeting and cost analyses.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive business results, ensure stakeholder satisfaction, and help shape strategic decisions with a focus on efficiency, change management, and inclusion.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Academic specialization in finance, mathematics or actuarial science.
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA or actuarial designation).
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
• Advanced proficiency of English due to duties or interactions with partners.

Responsabilidades

• Help the vice-president set directions and objectives.
• Develop and implement the administrative department’s objectives and mandate based on strategic issues and target results.
• Ensure action plans for administrative units under your responsibility are carried out, with a focus on performance management.
• Establish management and communication practices that support change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity.
• Define and oversee the implementation of activities related to the unit’s services and ensure projects are carried out to maximize business results and client satisfaction.
• Support the sector and its business lines in their strategic decisions, budgets, and financial plan and results; lead budgeting.
• Support the business sector by developing cost-benefit analyses for informed decisions.
• Support growth by developing financial structures or partnerships to meet objectives.
• Oversee efficient management and use of resources and processes.
• Support the sector’s inorganic growth strategy.

Conhecimentos

Strategic mindset

Financial analysis

Leadership

English proficiency

French knowledge

CPA/CFA or actuarial

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in business

Finance/math/actuarial specialization

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As Director, Financial Performance, you support the property and casualty insurance sector in cross-functional and strategic financial mandates, leveraging your extensive knowledge of the sector. You’re responsible for overseeing activities stemming from the sector’s strategic directions and for developing and implementing your team’s master plan. In-depth knowledge of the property and casualty insurance sector and a strategic mindset are essential. You have an in-depth understanding of performance drivers, financial projections, financial statements, the cost structure of DGIG and its competitors and actuarial matters, as well as knowledge of business lines, products and distribution. You draw on your ability to develop talent, drive results and build networks to effectively manage people and performance, produce reports and ensure member/client satisfaction. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Help the vice-president set directions and objectives
• Develop and implement the administrative department’s objectives and mandate based on strategic issues and target results
• Ensure that action plans for administrative units under your responsibility are carried out, with a focus on performance management
• Establish management and communication practices that support change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity, in keeping with Desjardins’s values
• Define and oversee the implementation of activities related to the unit’s services and ensure that projects under your responsibility (including cross-functional initiatives) are carried out in a way that maximizes business results and ensures member/client satisfaction
• Support the sector and its business lines in their strategic decisions, performance management, budgets, financial plan and expected results: Lead the budgeting process for business sectors and integration with the strategic plan and the Desjardins-wide process
• Support the business sector by developing cost-benefit analyses that help management make informed decisions
• Support the business sector’s growth ambitions by developing a financial structure or supporting the creation of partnerships help it more effectively meet its business objectives
• On an ongoing basis, ensure the efficient and effective management and use of resources and processes
• Support the sector’s inorganic growth strategy.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

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What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, including 5years managing specialized professionals and managers
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Academic specialization in finance, mathematics or actuarial science
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA or actuarial designation)
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Business insight, Develops talent, Drive results, Networks, Strategic mindset

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

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Job Family

Management (FG)