Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Gore Mutual Insurance.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurer in Canada is seeking a strategic FP&A leader to guide financial planning and operational excellence. This role requires 10+ years of experience in finance and strong leadership abilities. The candidate will oversee budget management, provide financial insights, and lead a team. The position operates under a hybrid model based primarily in Cambridge, Ontario. Join us and make a meaningful difference in organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in progressive accounting/finance roles.
• 5+ years leadership experience; ideally with experience leading and mentoring people leaders.
• 5+ years of experience in an FP&A function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A and payroll team.
• Provide variance analysis and trend insights.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or other quantitative discipline

CPA

Job description

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.

What will you do?

Lead Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and multi-year financial plans across all functions (underwriting, claims, operations, etc.).
• Align planning with corporate goals, risk appetite, and regulatory considerations (IFRS 17, OSFI).
• Coordinate input from business units and senior leadership, translating strategy into financial terms.
• Forecasting and scenario analysis for impacts to regulatory capital (MCT).

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A and payroll team.
• Foster a collaborative, proactive, and analytical culture.
• Ensure cross-training, knowledge continuity, and succession planning.

Financial Analysis, and Reporting

• Provide variance analysis, trend insights, and scenario modeling.
• Identify and communicate key drivers of profitability (loss ratio, expense ratio, combined ratio).
• Produce dashboards and reports to support decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee cross functional initiatives such as the annual calculation of broker profit commissions.

Oversee Operational Payroll with Compliance and Accuracy

• Monitor and oversee the outsourced payroll function ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal and provincial employment standards, tax regulations, CPP, EI, and other remittances.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to manage system integrations and process improvements.

Pension and Foundation & Tax

• Working with our external actuaries, oversee the administration of the company pension plans including financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead accounting of Gore’s charitable foundation, working closely with our purpose team.
• Coordinate with our external tax experts and facilitate the completion of tax returns and the accounting for income taxes.
• Reporting as necessary in line with committee meetings and any ad-hoc reporting.

What will you bring?

• 10+ years of related experience in progressive accounting / finance roles.
• 5+ years leadership experience; ideally with experience leading and mentoring people leaders.
• 5+ years of experience in an FP&A function.

Deep knowledge of P&C Insurance operations including GWP buildup

Claims composition

Reinsurance knowledge

Reserving and actuarial methodologies

• Strong grasp of forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis including creating financial models.
• Understanding of payroll function – operational payroll, submissions, filings and reporting (preferred but not required).
• Deep analytical skills (for eg when evaluating Cost / benefit analysis).
• Tax knowledge to ensure calculations, disclosures, submissions and filings are done accurately & timely (preferred but not required).
• Strong executive communication.

Education :

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting or other quantitative discipline.
• CPA required.

Work Location & Hybrid Model

We operate under a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration, productivity, and work-life balance. This role is primarily based in Cambridge, Ontario, with an expectation of being on-site two days per week. Additionally, occasional travel to our Toronto office a few times a year will be required for team meetings, cross-functional collaboration, or strategic initiatives.

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.