Financial Performance Advisor – 12-Month Temporary Position

Iaawg; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance

Pension plan

Stock purchase plan

Vacation days

Telemedicine

Employee assistance program

Ergonomic furniture program

Performance bonus

Discounts on iA products

Job summary

iA Financial Group is seeking a Financial Performance Advisor (FP&A) in a hybrid Canada-based role. You will contribute to expense reporting, forecasting, and the analysis of financial information within the FP&A team. The position emphasizes rigor, data integrity, and collaboration with U.S.

entities and Western Canada. Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in finance/FP&A, strong Excel skills, and experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or related field.
• Advanced English proficiency required for presenting analyses and interacting with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools for financial data analysis.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and support monthly/quarterly performance reviews.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards and monitor financial performance by analyzing variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across FP&A deliverables.
• Forecast general expenses by updating projections and consolidating data from multiple sectors.
• Communicate variances, risks and opportunities to support informed decisions.
• Partner with teams to explain financial performance and respond to information requests.
• Contribute to FP&A process improvements and tool optimization.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Tools

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Description Build the future with us

Are you driven by financial performance and eager to contribute to the mission of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Financial Performance Advisor (FP&A), you will play a key role in general expense reporting and forecasting, actively contributing to the production and analysis of financial information within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. In a constantly evolving environment, you will support the quality and reliability of financial monitoring processes while developing a strong understanding of performance drivers and FP&A best practices. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your analytical skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and innovation.

What you’ll accomplish with us

• Ensure financial performance reporting and monitoring by contributing to the development of dashboards, analyzing variances between actuals, budget, and forecasts, and documenting key trends and drivers
• Ensure the quality and reliability of financial data by maintaining consistency and integrity across deliverables
• Actively participate in general expense forecasting by updating projections, consolidating data from various sectors, and supporting the analysis of key assumptions and variables
• Identify and communicate variances, risks, and opportunities to support informed decision‑making
• Act as a business partner by supporting teams in understanding their financial performance, responding to information requests, and contributing to monthly and quarterly performance reviews
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of FP&A practices by collaborating with the team, optimizing tools and processes, and developing business knowledge.

What could accelerate your success in this role

• Is known for their rigor and attention to detail, ensuring quality, consistency, and reliability of financial data
• Stands out for their analytical and synthesis skills, particularly in interpreting financial performance and variances
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in Excel and reporting tools, along with a solid understanding of financial statements and basic financial analysis concepts
• Is recognized for their collaborative mindset, effective communication, and proactive attitude, supporting strong business partnerships
• Has 5 to 7 years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related field, with budget and forecasting experience considered an asset
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality
• Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves producing and presenting financial analyses, participating in performance reviews, and supporting planning and forecasting activities with financial stakeholders and business partners, including U.S. entities and Western Canada, on a regular basis.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence
• A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces

Competitive benefits:

• Flexible group insurance
• competitive pension plan
• stock purchase plan
• vacation and wellness/personal development days
• telemedicine
• employee and family assistance program
• ergonomic furniture program
• performance bonus
• discounts on iA products
• and much more!

Location(s) Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West Other Possible Location(s) Montreal / 1981 McGill College Avenue Company iA Financial Group Posting End Date 2026-10-26

Company Overview iA Financial Group

* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.

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As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation and engagement, iA once again stands out this year as one of Canada’s top employers according to Forbes. In 2026, iA Financial Group also ranks 1st among major publicly traded Canadian insurers. At iA Financial Group, our differences make us unique. We are committed to supporting and celebrating diversity because we believe that it is by bridging our differences that we will be stronger. Our employees’ wellbeing is our priority. We are also committed to creating a stimulating and safe work environment, in addition to offering a real work-life balance with our flexible work model. As a reflection of our employees’ appreciation, iA has been ranked as one of the top employers in Canada in 2023 by Glassdoor and Forbes.