Senior Director FP&A

Are you a senior finance leader with deep roots in FP&A and a passion for turning complex financials into strategic insight? This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the heart of a major Canadian insurer's Finance leadership team. The Opportunity As Senior Director, FP&A, you will own the financial planning, analysis, and management reporting function for a complex insurance business. You will serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives — including the CEO, COO, and group CFO — delivering the analysis and storytelling that drives strategic decisions. This is not a back-office reporting role. You will be front and centre with the business, translating numbers into narrative, embedding forecasts into decision-making, and leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, innovative environment. What You'll Do • Lead the business's FP&A function and set the standard for financial planning, analysis, and reporting excellence • Build and deliver insightful financial analysis, executive presentations, and business case modelling for senior leadership • Own the annual plan, rolling forecasts, 5-year outlook, and stress-testing exercises across the Insurance platform • Advise business leaders on the use of financial resources — identifying trends, risks, and opportunities in sales, expenses, and strategic initiatives • Ensure IFRS 17 and other regulatory/accounting changes (OSFI) are properly embedded in forecasting, planning, and reporting frameworks • Oversee benchmarking, peer comparisons, and LOB reviews — presenting findings and recommendations to senior management • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of finance professionals in a culture of curiosity, rigour, and innovation Must-Have Qualifications • 10+years of FP&A experience, with significant exposure to insurance — life insurance, group benefits, or segregated funds strongly preferred • Deep insurance industry knowledge — you understand what drives this business and can tell the story behind the numbers • Hands-on IFRS 17 experience — you've worked through the implementation and know its financial impact • Proven business advisory skills — you translate financial data into actionable insight for executives • Experience embedding forecasting into business planning and linking it to strategic decision-making • CPA designation with Big 4 public accounting background Nice to Have • Expense management experience and cost optimization leadership • CFA or Finance MBA • Actuarial concepts or valuation knowledge • Experience implementing or enhancing forecasting/reporting tools • Exposure to financial modelling, statistics, risk, or quantitative metrics Why This Role? • Exceptional visibility — direct partnership with C-suite • Meaningful impact — your analysis and forecasts shape how the business is run • Forward-looking culture — innovation, automation, and data-driven finance at the core

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