Vice President Finance

Gore Mutual Insurance; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gore Mutual Insurance is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead their finance and procurement functions amid a significant merger. This role requires a seasoned finance leader with a strong background in the P&C insurance industry to manage financial strategies, drive operational efficiencies, and promote a collaborative team environment. The successful candidate will report directly to the CFO and play a crucial role in shaping the company's financial future during a transformative phase.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of prior finance operations & leadership experience in the P&C insurance sector.
• Strong background in financial analysis and planning, including team-building.
• Proven track record presenting insights to executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
• Oversee finance and procurement workstreams during merger integration.
• Manage capital structure to support strategic operational needs.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Change Management

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

University degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

CPA accreditation

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.

As a vital member of our executive leadership team and a key officer of the company, the Vice President of Financeplays a pivotal role in shaping our financial future. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this dynamic leader will oversee the day-to-day operations of our finance and accounting functions while driving strategic initiatives that impact the entire organization.

In this high-impact role, the VP Finance will take ownership of two mission-critical workstreams—Finance and Procurement—during our exciting merger and integration withBeneva/Unica. 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 ready to lead with purpose and make your mark during a defining moment in our company’s journey, we want to hear from you.

Key Priorities or Accountabilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term goals.
  • Lead finance and procurement workstream for M&S/Integration
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Monitoring and stress testing company capital position and cashflow
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Lead and manage IFRS 17 change enterprise wide
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Capital Management

• Manage capital structure, cash flow, and liquidity to support operational and strategic needs.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Optimize return on assets and capital allocation.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Management/Procurement

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements including through oversight of procurement
• Monitor key financial metrics and operational KPIs to drive performance including through business case evaluation within EPMO
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial goals with business operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years prior finance operations & leadership experience within the P&C insurance industry.
• Strong Financial Analysis and planning experience, including building a high performing team that is metric driven.
• Boardroom-ready presence, with prior experience presenting insights and recommendations at the executive and board level.
• University degree in business administration, accounting and /or finance and accreditation as a CPA.
• Change management mindset – characterized by collaboration, transparency, openness to new ideas, and the flexibility to course-correct when necessary.
• Building Partnerships – Identifies opportunities and takes action to build relationships between one’s own function/organization and other internal or external functions/organizations.
• Teamwork – Develops and uses a collaborative approach to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals; places high priority on team and/or organizational goals; maintains or enhances self-esteem.
• Abundance of character – possesses high ethical standards, high integrity and low ego.

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 per month will be required for team meetings, cross-functional collaboration, or strategic initiatives.

Given the seniority of this position, there may be additional in-office presence required on an as-needed basis to support leadership responsibilities and key business priorities.

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Gore Mutual Insurance 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. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodation, please advise the HR representative who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

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