Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Gore Mutual Insurance; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurance company seeks a strategic financial leader to enhance operational excellence and decision-making through financial insights. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial planning and guiding budget processes in collaboration with department heads. Ideal candidates will have relevant financial education and proven leadership experience, particularly in financial services. If you are passionate about aligning financial strategies with organizational growth, this is a significant opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Experience in a financial services or insurance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning activities for the organization.
• Guide the annual budget process in partnership with department heads.
• Provide strategic financial insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

Skills

Financial planning

Operational excellence

Strategic decision-making

Leadership

Financial insights

Education

Relevant financial degree

Job description

Overview

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance, driven by leading technology, innovation and an agile, high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026, we’ll be uniting two well-established, financially strong, and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada, ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come. Come join us.

We're seeking a strategic financial leader to drive operational excellence and empower strategic decision-making. This position aims to provide leadership with high-quality financial and operational insights to support informed choices.

Reporting to the VP Finance this role is at the heart of our organization’s financial strategy—delivering insights, guiding robust planning and forecasting, and championing transparency across departments. This dynamic leader will oversee the financial planning activities of the organization while also managing critical operational areas of the finance team.

The FP&A function at Gore is growing and we are looking for an experienced FP&A leader to add rigour by applying best practices and identifying opportunities to add value to the business. This role will partner with all functions across the organization adding value by providing financial insights. Leading a team of three this role will guide the organization through the annual budget working closely with underwriting, claims, actuaries and all department heads. Success is achieved through a thorough understanding of the financial drivers of the business. This is a rare opportunity to lead through transformation, influence enterprise-wide decisions, and help architect the financial foundation of the largest mutual in Canada.

If you're passionate about aligning financial stewardship with organizational growth and resilience, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.