Finance ManagerType: 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 dynamic 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 skilled 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

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 clear, 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 workplace 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 financ

📌 Finance Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 ECL Group of Companies
📍 Winnipeg