Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Corporate Segment

Sun Life of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services Company in Toronto seeks an experienced Director for their Corporate Support division. This role involves overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting while partnering with senior leaders to enhance the company's financial performance. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial services and team leadership. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Sabbatical Program

Care Days

Health and Wellness Support

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in the Insurance and/or Financial Services industry.
• Ability to drive improvements in FP&A processes and systems.
• Experience managing and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop presentations on financial data for senior leaders.
• Accountable for Corporate Support P&L management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Change Agent

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Hyperion Planning

Tableau

Education

Finance and Accounting Designation (CPA)

Job description

Overview

You are as unique as your background experience and point of view. Here youll be encouraged empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals families and communities around the world.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to join our Corporate Support division at Sun Life. This key leadership role will report directly to the Assistant Vice President of the Corporate Segment and will be responsible for driving financial excellence across our corporate Support. The ideal candidate will oversee financial planning and analysis provide strategic insights and lead a team in delivering critical financial reporting and analysis. This position offers an exciting opportunity to impact our organizations financial performance collaborate with senior leaders and contribute to Sun Lifes long-term success.

What youll be doing

• Oversee the annual budgeting Long-term strategic planning and forecasting processes to align with company goals.
• Consolidate and build presentations on budgets forecasts and quarterly performance reporting translating complex financial data into actionable financial insights.
• Accountable for the Corporate Support P & L partnering with Tax Treasury Actuarial and Investments teams on plan forecast financial performance and targets.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends risks and opportunities providing data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Meet with Corporate senior leaders to provide quarterly reporting and analysis which form the input into the external MD&A
• Partner with senior members of the Actuarial team on delivering the reporting and analysis on the sources of earnings for Corporate Support.
• Manage mentor and develop 2 team members promoting a culture of continuous learning collaboration and professional growth.

What youll need to succeed

• Problem Solving: Ability to address complex issues across multiple stakeholders concurrently at the Corporate level
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to connect financial plans to forward-looking business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Communication: Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Change Agent: Strong ability to drive change and operate in a fast paced environment
• Strong interpersonal influencing and teamwork
• Attention to detail at multiple layers in expense management framework
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Reporting Tableau applications is an asset
• Finance and accounting designation (CPA etc) with 8-10 years of Insurance and / or Financial Services industry experience
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes systems and tools to enhance efficiency accuracy and data capabilities.
• Establish monitor and enforce internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations and oversee internal and external control walkthroughs

Whats in it for you

• Being a member of the Sun Life family a group of people united by our Purpose : to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
• In 2024 Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year leading Canadian insurers.
• We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work.
• Were also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.
• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off every five years.
• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e. family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other addition to Base Pay eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range :

105000 / 105 000 - 180000 / 180 000

Job Category : Finance

Posting End Date : 24 / 09 / 2025

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Bidding,Customer Service,B2C,Account Management,Bus Driving,Fire And Safety Engineering

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1