Manager Technology Finance

Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Manager, Technology Finance.

The Manager, Technology Finance reporting to the Director, Strategy will be responsible for providing financial management to technology teams within Digital Technology, Canada. Throughout the above support they will lead the financial expense reporting and analysis. With your financial acumen and SAP skills, you will ensure processes and deliverables are managed in a fiscally responsible manner, including achievement of annual budget targets.

What you will do:

• Prepare month end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting packages for Digital Technology teams. 
• Manage monthly financial forecasting and variance analysis across multiple technology teams.
• Lead the annual budget planning cycle through the coordination of submissions from the Project Management Office, Global Technology Finance and OCIO Finance teams.
• Work with Project Management Office teams to support invoicing processing, contractor spend, operating costs, amortization, and capitalization. 
• Deliver and present financial reporting packages to executive leaders.
• Support ad hoc requests in the timeline required.
• Provide support to larger or more complex projects through financial, project and performance reporting to promote effective communication and decision making.
• Takes accountability for own deliverables keeping in mind team goals and objectives.
• Supports organizational change and improvement, including supporting the implementation and adherence to changes in processes and practices.
• Improves current practices and tools.

What you will bring:

• Accounting Designation or 5+ years of financial reporting or project accounting related experience.
• Familiarity with SAP FICO.
• Strong Excel skills.
• You have a natural curiously to learn new processes/systems and an eager eye to improve processes.
• A strong sense of initiative, and ability to work independently, escalating issues and asking questions when you need.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent analytical abilities
• Knowledge of Office Suite of products (Word, Outlook) and strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of Teams, SharePoint and Power Bi would be an asset.
• Holding or working towards an accounting designation or certification is preferred.

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Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

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The base salary for this position is between  $74,500 - $137,900 maximum 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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