Manager, Strategic Finance - TGL
About the role
TRISURA GROUP LTD.
At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.
Trisura Group is a leading specialty insurance provider operating in surety, risk solutions, corporate insurance and fronting niche segments, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TSU). Trisura Group has two principal regulated subsidiaries: Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company (“Trisura Canada”) and Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (“Trisura US”).
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the following opportunity in our Group Head Office in Toronto:
MANAGER, STRATEGIC FINANCE - TGL
The Manager will be responsible for group-level FP&A as well as capital and treasury management, with a focus on strategic financial decision-making and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives. Reporting to the VP Strategic Finance, this position will play a key role in shaping the company’s financial direction and enabling long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Contribute to the enterprise-wide financial planning processes, including the annual budget and 5-year plan, as well as quarterly forecasts and flash results
- Maintain financial models to support forecasts, including 3-statement models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) and capital forecasts
- Facilitate the consolidation of business unit’s financial plans and forecasts as well as support scenario modeling and variance analysis
- Support additional Group level FP&A initiatives, including ensuring standardization across business units, developing enhanced tools and dashboards, and preparing analysis and reporting for executives and the Board
Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives
- Develop financial models for corporate strategy initiatives and investment decisions
- Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence and support for modeling and valuation analysis
Capital and Treasury Management
- Monitor and manage capital levels across the Group and support the objective of maximizing capital efficiency within the company’s risk appetite
- Drive improvements to cash flow forecasting and planning, with a goal of maximizing both yield and liquidity
- Facilitate intercorporate capital and cash movements within the Group structure, with consideration of differing regulatory requirements between countries
- Contribute to annual and quarterly presentations to credit rating agencies, and perform credit rating modeling
- Support with financing activities, including banking relationships, and debt/credit facilities
- Partner with other internal teams to evaluate the capital implications of strategic decisions
Other
- Help build and manage a small Strategic Finance team over time
- Develop and implement additional controls to improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes, and coordinate with internal audit as required
- Collaborate with other Finance department staff to support overall department objectives
- Support the Group CFO, VP Strategic Finance & Capital, and executive leadership with other ad hoc analyses and projects
Education & Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline with a CPA or CFA designation completed or in final stages
- 5-7 years’ experience in FP&A, financial reporting, controllership, capital management, treasury or capital markets, including at least 1 year of managerial/leadership experience
- Deep understanding of IFRS and other accounting frameworks, with experience in consolidation and/or Group structures
- Experience within P&C insurance, including regulatory capital and insurance accounting, is an asset but not required
- Financial modeling experience and proficiency with Excel
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a wide range of audiences
- Proven experience with leading and coaching staff
If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Trisura Group is a leading specialty insurance provider operating in the Surety, Corporate Insurance, Warranty, Program and Fronting business lines of the market. Our operating subsidiaries include Canadian (“Trisura Specialty”) and US (“Trisura US Programs”) specialty insurance companies.
- Trisura’s Canadian specialty insurance subsidiary started writing business in 2006 and has a strong underwriting track record over its 19 years of operation.
- Trisura’s US specialty insurance company has participated as a highly reinsured entity in the non-admitted markets since early 2018 and is licensed as an excess and surplus lines insurer in Oklahoma with the ability to write business across 50 states. Trisura US specialty insurance company can also write business on an admitted basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Trisura has an experienced management team, strong partnerships with brokers, program administrators and reinsurers, and a specialized underwriting focus. Trisura plans to grow by building our business in the US and Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, and by capitalizing on favorable market conditions through our multi-line and multi-jurisdictional platform.
www.trisura.com
About Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, you need an insurance company you can count on. A company with a depth of expertise, a commitment to extraordinary personal service, and a range of innovative products. At Trisura, we’re committed to supporting our brokers with everything they need to provide their customers with the industry’s best Corporate Risk insurance, Surety and Risk Solutions products.
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company is a Canadian specialty insurance and surety provider. We create customer solutions for a niche industry of clients through a select broker network. As a Canadian owned and operated company, Trisura is uniquely positioned to satisfy mid-market risks in Contract Surety, Commercial Surety, Directors’ and Officers’ Liability, Crime, and Professional Liability including Media Liability.
Trisura is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.
Manager, Strategic Finance - TGL
About the role
TRISURA GROUP LTD.
At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better.
Trisura Group is a leading specialty insurance provider operating in surety, risk solutions, corporate insurance and fronting niche segments, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: TSU). Trisura Group has two principal regulated subsidiaries: Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company (“Trisura Canada”) and Trisura Specialty Insurance Company (“Trisura US”).
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the following opportunity in our Group Head Office in Toronto:
MANAGER, STRATEGIC FINANCE - TGL
The Manager will be responsible for group-level FP&A as well as capital and treasury management, with a focus on strategic financial decision-making and supporting enterprise-wide initiatives. Reporting to the VP Strategic Finance, this position will play a key role in shaping the company’s financial direction and enabling long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Contribute to the enterprise-wide financial planning processes, including the annual budget and 5-year plan, as well as quarterly forecasts and flash results
- Maintain financial models to support forecasts, including 3-statement models (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) and capital forecasts
- Facilitate the consolidation of business unit’s financial plans and forecasts as well as support scenario modeling and variance analysis
- Support additional Group level FP&A initiatives, including ensuring standardization across business units, developing enhanced tools and dashboards, and preparing analysis and reporting for executives and the Board
Corporate Finance & Strategic Initiatives
- Develop financial models for corporate strategy initiatives and investment decisions
- Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence and support for modeling and valuation analysis
Capital and Treasury Management
- Monitor and manage capital levels across the Group and support the objective of maximizing capital efficiency within the company’s risk appetite
- Drive improvements to cash flow forecasting and planning, with a goal of maximizing both yield and liquidity
- Facilitate intercorporate capital and cash movements within the Group structure, with consideration of differing regulatory requirements between countries
- Contribute to annual and quarterly presentations to credit rating agencies, and perform credit rating modeling
- Support with financing activities, including banking relationships, and debt/credit facilities
- Partner with other internal teams to evaluate the capital implications of strategic decisions
Other
- Help build and manage a small Strategic Finance team over time
- Develop and implement additional controls to improve the accuracy and efficiency of processes, and coordinate with internal audit as required
- Collaborate with other Finance department staff to support overall department objectives
- Support the Group CFO, VP Strategic Finance & Capital, and executive leadership with other ad hoc analyses and projects
Education & Qualifications
- University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline with a CPA or CFA designation completed or in final stages
- 5-7 years’ experience in FP&A, financial reporting, controllership, capital management, treasury or capital markets, including at least 1 year of managerial/leadership experience
- Deep understanding of IFRS and other accounting frameworks, with experience in consolidation and/or Group structures
- Experience within P&C insurance, including regulatory capital and insurance accounting, is an asset but not required
- Financial modeling experience and proficiency with Excel
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, along with attention to detail
- Ability to exercise independent judgment
- Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, including the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a wide range of audiences
- Proven experience with leading and coaching staff
If you are looking for a career in an exciting and rewarding company, are driven to excel, thrive in a team environment and want to contribute to the success of an organization that values your contribution, we would like to hear from you!
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Trisura Group is a leading specialty insurance provider operating in the Surety, Corporate Insurance, Warranty, Program and Fronting business lines of the market. Our operating subsidiaries include Canadian (“Trisura Specialty”) and US (“Trisura US Programs”) specialty insurance companies.
- Trisura’s Canadian specialty insurance subsidiary started writing business in 2006 and has a strong underwriting track record over its 19 years of operation.
- Trisura’s US specialty insurance company has participated as a highly reinsured entity in the non-admitted markets since early 2018 and is licensed as an excess and surplus lines insurer in Oklahoma with the ability to write business across 50 states. Trisura US specialty insurance company can also write business on an admitted basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Trisura has an experienced management team, strong partnerships with brokers, program administrators and reinsurers, and a specialized underwriting focus. Trisura plans to grow by building our business in the US and Canada, both organically and through strategic acquisitions, and by capitalizing on favorable market conditions through our multi-line and multi-jurisdictional platform.
www.trisura.com
About Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, you need an insurance company you can count on. A company with a depth of expertise, a commitment to extraordinary personal service, and a range of innovative products. At Trisura, we’re committed to supporting our brokers with everything they need to provide their customers with the industry’s best Corporate Risk insurance, Surety and Risk Solutions products.
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company is a Canadian specialty insurance and surety provider. We create customer solutions for a niche industry of clients through a select broker network. As a Canadian owned and operated company, Trisura is uniquely positioned to satisfy mid-market risks in Contract Surety, Commercial Surety, Directors’ and Officers’ Liability, Crime, and Professional Liability including Media Liability.
Trisura is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.