Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are currently hiring for a Finance Manager within our highly professional and strategically focused business partnering team, reporting to the VP, Personal Lines FP&A, Performance and business partnering. Working with the end state in mind is conceptual in approach and can assist in managing the full spectrum of strategic/financial activities. Supports FP&A in cross-functional knowledge integration from various enabling areas.

Come join us!

What you'll do:

• Understands key financial and operational performance drivers and helps integrate them consistently into our business management reporting processes
• Support the development/refinement of appropriate efficiency metrics, dashboards and financial/non-financial KPIs to enable effective performance management
• Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Prepare financial performance reporting for monthly leadership reviews. Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Develop detailed financial models to evaluate the potential return on investment (ROI) and cost-benefit analysis for projects
• Develop and maintain forecasting models to predict future trends and business performance.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage and analyze information that is predictive and useful

Strategic Management

• Participates effectively in the development of business planning models that reflect key drivers of value and competitive environment
• Actively participates on cross-functional teams within the business
• Assist the business by providing a consistent approach in measuring its performance against strategy and operating plans
• Plays a key role in the competitive analysis process

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of business finance or other relevant experience (Financial Services of P&C Insurance experience considered an asset)
• Advanced proficiency with Excel formulas and functions is required. Also willing to independently search for efficient alternatives to build effective Excel models
• BA, BS, or B.Com degree required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics)
• Pursuing CPA or CPA designated
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Great communication skills with a variety of business partners

What you'll get:

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.