Job Description

Finance Manager
Type: Hybrid – Full Time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established Canadian property and casualty insurance organization with a strong market presence and a reputation for helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most. Operating in a energetic and evolving insurance landscape, the organization combines deep industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to risk management, customer service, and business innovation.

Driven by a commitment to integrity, collaboration, accountability, and customer-focused solutions, the company continues to adapt to changing market conditions while investing in technology, operational excellence, and sustainable business practices. Its longstanding presence in the Canadian insurance market reflects a dedication to building trusted relationships, delivering reliable protection, and creating long-term value for its customers and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to a complex, performance-driven organization where financial insights play a critical role in strategic decision-making. As Finance Manager, you will help strengthen financial performance, enhance reporting processes, and provide meaningful analysis that supports business objectives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, gaining the opportunity to influence decisions, improve processes, and contribute to the organization's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

As the Finance Manager, you will oversee financial planning, reporting, and analysis while providing strategic insights that support business performance, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making. You will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and translating complex financial information into actionable recommendations.

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Lead the development and coordination of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans to support organizational priorities and business objectives.

- Analyze financial results, identify performance trends, and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts to provide clear, actionable insights.

- Prepare financial models, scenario analyses, and profitability assessments to evaluate business opportunities, assess risks, and support strategic planning.

- Partner with business leaders to establish financial targets, monitor key performance indicators, and identify opportunities to improve financial outcomes.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

- Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

- Translate financial data into meaningful management reports and presentations that communicate performance trends, emerging risks, and opportunities for improvement.

- Support the preparation of financial statements and related reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.





- Monitor key financial metrics and develop reporting tools that enhance visibility into business performance and support evidence-based decision-making.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

- Maintain strong financial controls and reporting practices to safeguard financial integrity and promote compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

- Review accounting processes, reconciliations, and financial documentation to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve reporting accuracy.

- Support internal and external audit activities by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.

- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial governance, streamline accounting procedures, and improve the reliability of financial information.

Business Partnership & Strategic Support

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate financial implications, support business initiatives, and align financial plans with operational priorities.

- Provide financial guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders, presenting complex information in a transparent, practical, and commercially relevant manner.

- Assess business cases, investment proposals, and operational initiatives to evaluate financial feasibility, potential returns, and associated risks.

- Contribute to strategic projects and organizational initiatives by delivering timely analysis, financial recommendations, and performance insights.

Process Improvement & Team Leadership

- Identify opportunities to automate reporting, simplify workflows, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes.

- Support the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, analytical tools, and reporting frameworks to strengthen data quality and accessibility.

- Provide guidance and mentorship to finance team members, fostering a collaborative environment focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.

- Establish clear priorities and quality standards while promoting best practices in financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate a strong foundation in financial management, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business recommendations.

Education & Experience:

- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required; a professional accounting designation such as CPA is strongly preferred.

- Five or more years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related field, including experience in a financial management or senior analytical capacity.

- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting,



variance analysis, and financial performance management.

- Experience working within a complex, regulated organization is an asset, with exposure to the insurance or financial services industry considered advantageous.

- Previous experience leading projects, mentoring team members, or partnering with senior stakeholders is preferred.

Technical Skills:

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modelling, data analysis, and advanced spreadsheet functions.

- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI is an asset.

- Solid understanding of financial reporting principles, accounting standards, internal controls, and financial governance practices.

- Ability to analyze complex datasets, develop meaningful performance reports, and present financial findings in a clear, accessible format.

- Familiarity with financial process automation, reporting optimization, and data-driven decision-making is considered an advantage.

Key Competencies:

- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial information, identify trends, investigate variances, and develop practical recommendations.

- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how financial performance connects to operational priorities, strategic objectives, and organizational growth.

- Communication & Collaboration: Skilled at presenting financial insights clearly and building effective working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.

- Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrated ability to take ownership of deliverables, manage competing priorities, and support the development of others.

- Attention to Detail: Commitment to financial accuracy, sound judgment, and high-quality reporting in a deadline-driven environment.

- Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying efficiencies, enhancing processes, and adopting new tools and practices.

- Adaptability: Ability to navigate changing business needs, manage ambiguity, and deliver results in a collaborative, evolving environment.

Apply Today

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About Us

Executrade is one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive full-service recruitment firms, with over 50 years of expertise in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations.

We are proud to apply principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all our recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. Our commitment to these values enables us to match organizations with a diverse range of top talent, fostering workplace cultures that thrive on innovation, collaboration, and respect.

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📌 Finance Manager (Winnipeg)
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