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Job Summary
Job ID:10152
Employment Type: Existing Role
Work Environment:We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote may work from any of the following locations: Winnipeg MB; Calgary AB; Edmonton AB; Toronto (North York) ON.
Working Business Language: English
Salary: At Wawanesa salary is only one component of a holistic comprehensive and competitive offering that we provide to our addition to salary full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time personal days premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors including but not limited to: your work location local labour market conditions external market salary data internal pay equity and the knowledge skills experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. The salary offered is estimated to be within the following range: $90000 - $ with salary expectations outside of the range are still encouraged to apply.
About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896 The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canadas largest mutual insurers 100% owned by its members with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada and Western Financial Group a leading national distributor of personal and business March of 2026 Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
Wawanesa proudly serves more than 1.8 million members and we are home to more than 3000 employees across Canada. The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. Learn more at .
We are currently looking for dedicated driven and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support the Manager Finance Business Partner in delivering financial planning performance reporting and decision support for the Personal/Commercial Lines business. This role will be responsible for preparing analysis reporting forecasts variance commentary and financial insights that support the integrity of the financial plan and help inform business discussions.
The successful candidate will bring strong financial analysis capability excellent technical proficiency particularly in Power BI and reporting tools and the ability to translate financial data into clear and practical insights. Working closely with the Manager Finance Business Partner this role will analyze results identify performance trends investigate variances and prepare materials that support planning reporting and performance management activities.
This role is ideal for a CPA-designated professional with a passion for data-driven decision-making keen attention to detail and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in the insurance industry and familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI are considered strong assets.
- Support financial planning budgeting reforecasting and monthly plan management activities for the Personal/Commercial Lines business under the guidance of the Manager Finance Business Partner.
- Prepare detailed financial plans operating expense budgets forecasts performance reporting packages and supporting analyses for review with the Manager Finance Business Partner.
- Perform monthly and quarterly budget vs. actual and forecast variance analysis identifying key drivers trends risks and opportunities and summarizing findings for management review.
- Prepare monthly performance review materials for Personal/Commercial Lines helping translate financial results into clear commentary business implications and discussion points.
- Maintain and analyze key performance indicators and financial metrics identifying trends and root causes behind performance shifts across the line of business.
- Contribute to reporting enhancements process improvements and system changes by providing analysis testing documentation and user support as needed.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning reporting and analysis processes and recommend practical improvements to enhance accuracy consistency and efficiency.
- Maintain process documentation reporting guidance and training materials related to budgeting forecasting and performance reporting procedures.
- Respond to ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis requests by preparing data pulls reconciliations variance analysis trend reporting and other customized insights.
- Provide day-to-day support to business partners on financial reports budgeting tools planning processes and data questions escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Manager Finance Business Partner.
- Assist with interpreting financial reports setting up departmental budgets troubleshooting data discrepancies and ensuring alignment with internal budgeting guidelines timelines and reporting standards.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis management reporting budgeting forecasting or a related finance role.
- Proficiency with advanced analysis and visualization tools (Power BI Power Query Python etc.).
- Post-secondary degree in finance accounting business or a related field; CPA designation or active pursuit of a CPA designation is preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial planning forecasting management reporting accounting concepts budgeting principles and variance analysis.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Previous experience in the insurance industry is an asset.
- Effective team player with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly and prepare concise analysis and commentary for management review.
Diversity Equity Inclusion& Belonging
At Wawanesa we are committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including racialized persons women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of the 2SLGBTQIA community gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
We aim to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all candidates. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process please reach out in confidence to .
All Wawanesa job applicants are subject to Wawanesas .
Please note that the recruitment process for this position may involve the use of AI tools to screen assess or select applicants. All final decisions are taken or reviewed by human recruiters and human hiring leaders in compliance with all applicable legislation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
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