Director, Technology Finance

Permanent Full Time 

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The Director, Technology Finance plays a lead role in delivering on our financial obligations providing transparency and decision-making options to our business and technology partners. In this role, you will be responsible for producing timely, high quality and relevant internal reporting for senior leaders that will influence the strategic direction of our organization.

What you will do:

• Manage & review annual expense budget; recommend targets through iterative predictive approach.
• Analyze and create presentations to enable decision making
• Analysis, and review monthly, quarterly, and annual expenses providing actionable insights (actual vs. budget)
• Execute, maintain, and continuously improve technology finance reporting, tools, and processes
• Own process change by driving collaboration across the technology segments to generate efficiencies
• Lead special/ad hoc projects, as required.

What you will bring:

• 10+ years of relevant, related experience
• University degree
• CPA or equivalent Accounting Designation
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships
• Ability to explain results so shareholders can understand the performance of the company, as well as providing service to various senior level stakeholders
• Responsible to developing the team and training up the next leaders
• Strong communication skills to interpret complex information for varied audiences (public, shareholders, regulators, analysts, Executive management groups, etc). 
• High level of ability to influence and persuade across wide array of segments to bring reporting under one, consolidated, direction. 
• Quick thinking, analysis and ready recommendations to senior manager 
• Articulates meaningful expectations, and creates clear pathways to desired outcomes
• Leadership and people management skills to help others navigate through change, engage and motivate employees
• Ability to work within a highly time sensitive culture with multiple deliverables, often on the same timeline and requiring the significant use of judgement.
• Ability to analyze, dig, explain, communicate and report results in a reliable manner where reporting can be depended to be on time to senior leadership, the Board and external stakeholders
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and respond to a rapidly evolving and complex environment.

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The base salary for this position is between  $92,100.00 - $170,500.00 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.?

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.?

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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