Director, Business Planning And Analysis

Definity includes some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. With strong roots that date back to 1871, we’ve grown to become a digital leader in the insurance industry. We’re proud to help our clients and communities adapt and thrive in a world of constant change.

Our promise to you: It’s better here. Why? Because we CARE, and we provide an employee experience that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative P&C insurers. Come be a part of our journey, and love what you do.

Definity offers a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Leaders partner with their teams to find the right balance of on-site and remote work that best meets the needs of their teams, colleagues, brokers and customers, while ensuring collaboration, teamwork and accountability for goals.

What can you expect in this role?

Reporting to the AVP, PI Operational Planning & Analysis, the Director, PI Operational Planning & Analysis is responsible for providing key internal stakeholders with value-added, business performance insights and financial analysis to assist in their decision-making process for managing the day-to-day and long-term business needs of the Personal Insurance business lines.

The analytical support provided by this role enables Senior Leaders within Personal Insurance to understand the impact of their decisions. Articulating and effectively communicating business performance insights and impacts to the business in written and presentation format is a critical part of the role. This role is responsible for identifying any potential problems or risk areas as well as opportunities that business stakeholder may need to be aware of and act on.

More specifically, this role is responsible for

• Support and review business cases for operational and strategic initiatives
• Lead and/or direct strategic and ad-hoc projects
• Preparing ad-hoc analysis and reports on a timely manner to all queries from stakeholders, as required
• Consulting with the business stakeholders and cross divisional leaders to provide specialized financial expertise and insight to help support decisions from senior management team
• Co-ordinating with cross functional teams to prepare timely and accurate divisional business performance reporting for both internal (Board of Directors, senior management) and external (investors, regulators, and auditors) stakeholders.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting of actuals to plan/forecast and operational data.
• Support planning and monitoring of expense optimization opportunities
• Co-ordinating and preparing materials and presentations for external reporting (investors, analysts, reinsurance partners)

What do you bring to the role?

• Superior written and verbal communication/presentation skills and ability to interact with senior executives and other cross divisional leaders in the organization
• Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
• Knowledge and experience with P&C insurance would be an asset
• Ability to work in a team or independently with moderate supervision
• An ability to make to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions
• Self-motivated and consistently demonstrates an ability to take initiative on any issue
• 10+ years of relevant, full-time experience financial management reporting and business performance analysis
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint knowledge is required. VBA skills would be an asset
• Proven record of analytical expertise and excellent attention to detail
• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related program

We also take potential into consideration. If you don’t have this exact experience, but you know you have what it takes, be sure to give us more insight through your application and cover letter.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it, and we’ve got it:

• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Company share ownership program
• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Discounts on products and services
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting: [email protected]

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of a background check (including criminal checks and leadership references).