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Director, Financial Analysis (ECH-ON)

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Echelon Insurance provides Personal and Commercial Specialty Insurance solutions to protect Canadian families and businesses across Canada, through our trusted network of Broker partners. Echelon is a member of the CAA Club Group of Companies, and is an equal opportunity employer who offers a professional environment that champions collaboration, trust, and growth to drive success. We cultivate a great working dynamic to help us deliver what is best for our associates, Brokers, and Customers.


Who we are

Get ready to drive your career forward. Life at Echelon is fast paced, performance-driven and rewarding. We value our Associates’ career growth and ongoing professional development – and we regularly recognize their achievements and outstanding results.



We are caring. We are leaders. We are innovators. We are collaborative.



We work hard and play hard. We’re about doing what’s right and feeling good about it.

What You Will Do


  • Lead the Finance team to effectively create budgets, strategic plans, and quarterly forecasts supporting each line of business within the Echelon portfolio
  • Review the submissions and prepare detailed summaries by business unit for management discussions in each cycle
  • Participate in the qualitative and quantitative strategic planning sessions and provide valuable input for profit and revenue target setting
  • Monitor external macro-economic factors and inform management of critical changes in assumptions
  • Provide leadership and direction in the delivery of various Finance deliverables including month-end, quarter-end and year-end MD&A
  • Partner with key stakeholders to drive the development and execution of comprehensive analysis with a focus on KPIs and relevant business drivers to support variance analysis
  • Prepare communications and presentations for senior management and Board describing performance of each business entity
  • Assist with timely data analysis in the measurement and monitoring of key risk and performance indicators
  • Oversee finance projects, business case analysis, and ad-hoc reporting as assigned
  • Manage, coach and mentor a team of high performing analysts, supervisors, and managers


Who You Are

  • University degree majoring in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with master’s considered an asset
  • CPA, CA, CMA, CGA or US CPA designation
  • 7+ years of experience managing multiple resources / business units within P&C Insurance industry
  • Knowledge of IFRS17 as it relates to P&C Insurance is a strong asset
  • Knowledge of P&C1 reporting and Insurance regulatory standards is a strong asset
  • Strong analytical skills with clear understanding of complex accounting and financial concepts
  • Possess excellent project management skills and the ability to organize and manage large complex projects and multiple priorities
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including written and oral communication with the ability to communicate data and findings to all senior management levels

Please note: Internal applicants are asked to formally express their interest by applying online no later than 10 business days of position being posted.



Our Commitment

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Echelon Insurance will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.



As an organization we are focused on safety, which includes the safety and well-being of our Associates. Therefore, you must be and remain fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.