Together, we help people, businesses, and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us. Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more Annual Bonus Target, Based On The Base Salary, With a Potential Payout Of Up To Double The Target (subject To Personal And Company Performance) Win As A Team , we share our success with employees through our annual bonus plan and Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.

Our pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers. We are one of the few companies offering the opportunity to receive guaranteed income for life via our defined benefit pension plan.

Salary for the candidate will be determined taking into consideration a number of factors including: experience, skills, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, internal equity, etc.

The Finance

Transformation & Systems – SAS (FT&S;) team plays a central role in Intact's financial reporting ecosystem, providing dedicated support to the accounting and actuarial functions. The team's core mandate is to ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of IFRS 17-led calculation engine capabilities that underpin monthly financial reporting.

Senior Business

Advisor , you connect Finance, Controls/Audit, and IT to deliver IFRS 17 finance system and reporting improvements. You define and document requirements, design/improve processes and controls, prepare the backlog for delivery, and support testing and go‑live. In this energetic role your focus is to streamline work, improve data quality, and ensure compliant, reliable financial reporting.





You will work closely with the Finance & IT teams on transformation projects to make the Finance function a global benchmark. Lead, plan, track, and be accountable for all phases of the product lifecycle, from project inception to release. Identify business opportunities, drive initiatives to streamline and automate processes, and own stakeholder engagement end-to-end.

Lead cost-benefit analyses to determine business requirements and coordinate change management strategies, including training materials and adoption activities. Manage collaboration with internal and external audit, and finance teams to suggest improvements on control reconciliations (month-end and ad hoc) in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Internal Control Procedures.

Lead Root Cause

Analysis (RCA) on production defects and own the handover process to IT Stakeholders. Manage custom SQL queries to extract reports for ad hoc requests and data analysis. Assess test strategies and review test results in collaboration with the testing team.

Communicate technical concepts in non-technical language and vice versa to finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Implement quality assurance and compliance processes, and establish methods to track and report on key metrics and outcomes. Mentor and coach fellow Business Analysts, delegating work appropriately and guiding less experienced professionals through complex challenges.

Participate in continuous improvement of deliverables in response to evolving business needs. At least 8 years of experience in a similar advisory role related to finance and/or accounting systems domain with proven experience leading system improvement projects – is required. Solid understanding of accounting cycle and of the insurance industry (IFRS 17)



– is required.

Post‑secondary education in finance, accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience; CPA is considered a strong asset.

Advanced

Excel; strong Power BI/Power Query; ability to explain analysis clearly – is required. Jira/Confluence experience in Agile delivery. Strong communication expertise and ability to conduct presentations on complex technical analysis to senior leadership and executives using PPT, Visio, etc.

Skills: adaptability, innovation, analytical mindset, decision‑making, critical thinking, clear communication, planning and organization, teamwork. For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English‑speaking colleagues across the country. No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we conduct a thorough recruiting process and certain tool knowledge will be tested at the interview stage. At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity‑deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

Please note that Intact does not provide sponsorship or other support for immigration‑related matters including but not limited to employer‑specific closed work permits. If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site. #

📌 Senior Business Advisor - Finance Transformation & Systems (Toronto)
🏢 Intact
📍 Toronto