Assistant Manager, Finance Operations - Winnipeg, Canada - Canada Life Assurance Company

Canada Life Assurance Company

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager, Finance Operations (14 month contract), is a leader and a key financial resource for the Member Health and Ability team.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of financial models that will provide the basis of the expense budget and other financial initiatives.

The financial information and analysis provided will enable the Life and Disability, Health and Dental, and Group Financial Management senior management team to manage the various aspects of the business.

The incumbent will also be responsible for the oversight of the calculation accuracy assurance program.

What you will do:

Live our values of integrity, partnership, excellence and continuous improvement.
Coordinate and manage the annual expense budget process including development and maintenance of budget models and assumptions, volume projections and expense targets.
Oversee the reporting and analysis of expense variances and reprojections on a monthly basis.
Assist in responding to questions related to new and large group plans by providing cost analysis and staffing analysis.
Develop and provide analysis on financial initiatives of interest to senior management.
Determine and achieve team goals and support team with their goals and objectives (including staff performance and recruitment).
Lead the calculation accuracy assurance team to provide confidence in disability calculations across the field offices.
Oversee the expense analyst team identifying expense saving opportunities.
Oversee the group health and dental reporting team in delivering timely and accurate information to assist senior leadership in decision making.

What you will bring:

4+ years of experience and a professional accounting designation (CPA ideal)
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; proficiency in MS Access an asset.
Proven leadership abilities.
Strong interpersonal and team player skills.
Welldeveloped oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Group Insurance, Group Health and Dental, and Group Disability processes and systems would be a definite asset.

**Be your best at Canada Life

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

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