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Intermediate Financial Analyst (IFA), Performance Measurement

Definity10 days ago
Waterloo, Ontario
CA$58,100 - CA$106,900/year
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Flexible, hybrid work experience
Company share ownership program
Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions

About the role

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer 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. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

Intermediate Financial Analyst, Performance Measurement, FP&A Role Definition: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Performance Measurement, the Intermediate Financial Analyst will support financial planning and analysis for our Personal and Commercial insurance lines of business. This financial reporting focused role offers a comprehensive view of the company’s financial performance, opportunities to collaborate cross-functionally, and involvement in the Finance integration efforts for our recent acquisition of the Canadian operations of Travelers. This role is also eligible for admission to Definity’ s pre-approved CPA program, providing CPA candidates with practical experience and financial support as they work toward their designation.

What can you expect in this role?

  • Provide financial planning and analysis support for the Personal and Commercial lines of business, including assisting with monthly reporting and financial close processes.
  • Prepare timely, accurate, and complete financial and non-financial information, analysis, and reporting for internal (e.g. executives, board, business units) and external (e.g. regulators, auditors) stakeholders.
  • Leverage our recent technology investments in the Oracle EPM Cloud suite to enhance reporting and analysis capabilities.

What do you bring to the role?

  • A university degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • A CPA designation or active enrolment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of VBA is considered an asset.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in management reporting and analysis considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with insurance industry accounting is considered an asset
  • Experience with Oracle Hyperion planning and Oracle Essbase reporting tools is considered an asset.

High degree of proficiency with English and French required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $58,100 - $106,900

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

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

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it. It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

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 background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About Definity

Insurance
1001-5000

Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.

Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.

If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.


La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.

Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.

Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.