Director, Financial Performance

Desjardins; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Health and wellness expense reimburse.

Job summary

Desjardins is seeking a Director, Financial Performance to lead the P&C insurance sector's financial strategy and master plan. You will oversee performance drivers, projections, and cost structure analysis while developing talent and networks to drive results.

You will collaborate with the VP to set direction, manage budgets, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction across sectors. This role features hybrid work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• Ten years of finance and accounting experience, including 5 years managing specialists and managers.
• Academic specialization in finance, mathematics or actuarial science.
• Professional designation (CPA, CFA or actuarial designation).
• French knowledge required for positions in Quebec; strong English due to duties and tools.

Responsibilities

• 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, focusing on performance management.
• Establish management and communication practices supporting change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity.
• Define and oversee activities related to the unit's services and ensure projects maximize business results and client satisfaction.
• Support the sector and its business lines in strategic decisions, performance management, budgets, financial plan and expected results; lead budgeting process.
• Support the business sector by developing cost-benefit analyses to inform decisions.
• Support growth ambitions by developing financial structures or partnerships.

Skills

Business insight

Talent development

Drive results

Networking

Strategic mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field

Academic specialization in finance, mathematics or actuarial science

Professional designation: CPA, CFA or actuarial

Job description

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!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Management (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-10-21