Senior Director, FP&A
| Job Type | Direct Hire |
| Area | Mississauga, Canada |
| Sector | Accounting and Finance |
| Salary | 0 Per Hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | bh-4466 |
| Job Views | 36 |
- Description
- Are you a senior finance leader with deep roots in insurance 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, Insurance 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 CFO of Insurance — 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 Insurance 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 Insurance C-suite
- Meaningful impact — your analysis and forecasts shape how the business is run
- Leadership platform — build and develop your own team in a high-profile function
- Forward-looking culture — innovation, automation, and data-driven finance at the core
