Senior Financial/Compensation Analyst Temp

Senior Financial/Compensation Analyst Temp (16 months)
Hybrid in Toronto
Company Information:
Acrisure Re is an independent global reinsurance broker with a reputation for placing reinsurance programs covering complex and technical books of business. Founded in Toronto more than 25 years ago we are one of the few reinsurance brokers that work on Global reinsurance placements.
We act as a team to deliver success to our clients and to enable talent to thrive and develop. Innovation and creativity help us stand apart and underpin our growth. We empower our people and expect accountability and responsibility in turn, with ethics a critical component of everything we do.
Acrisure Re is an Agency Partner of Acrisure LLC, a global fintech‑leader. Acrisure has grown at a rapid rate in recent years and is now one of the 10 largest insurance brokers in the world, with ambitious plans to continue growing at an accelerated and unprecedented pace. Beyond growth, Acrisure' s dedication to its highly unique business model, ownership structure and entrepreneurial culture, has put us on the envious path of being the largest, most successful privately held insurance brokerage in the industry.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to act as a strategic finance business partner to HR, FP&A, Accounting, Office Heads, and, where needed, the broader Group. Reporting to the VP of Compensation and working closely with the Compensation team, this role will play a critical part in advancing financial analysis and reporting at the regional, segment, and global levels.
This position encompasses core finance responsibilities, including monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while also contributing to the implementation of a global compensation strategy and supporting the development of a best‑in‑class reporting function. A key focus will be the integration of a new FP&A platform to enhance reporting capabilities across Acrisure Re.
Some things you might enjoy:
An opportunity to join a fast growing and hugely successful insurance broker that is investing in new capabilities to leverage that success
Being tested in a challenging work environment, working with great clients in multiple countries
Having access to a diverse range of colleagues with market‑leading expertise in their various disciplines
Having the opportunity to collaborate with different business units
Competitive remuneration with discretionary bonuses
A Company where good culture is a big part of who we are
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly global financial reports with insights for HR, senior executives, Accounting, and FP&A
Prepare materials for quarterly board meetings
Support stock/share management and assist with annual filings to regulatory bodies
Manage compensation cost forecasting, including analysis of headcount trends and movements
Build and maintain financial models to support key decisions (e.G., recruiting, budget planning)
Lead the annual compensation budgeting process
Prepare and review journal entries for compensation‑related accruals and expenses
Review and approve budget allocations for new hires
Partner with HR on analysis and reporting for strategic initiatives
Ensure data integrity and consistency in brand- and customer‑level reporting systems
Develop user‑friendly KPI dashboards and projection tools to support decision‑making
Contribute to the monthly rolling forecast process, including variance analysis and system updates
Assist in maintaining Power BI dashboards and tools
Support global payroll approval workflows
Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather information for ad hoc compensation‑related analysis
Develop easy‑to‑use KPI monitoring and projection tools and dashboards to support the decision‑making process.
Support the monthly “rolling forecast” process (master data from our forecasting system, variance analysis, etc.).
Support Payroll approvals for Global offices.
Skills, Experience, and Education:
4+ years of relevant experience. Financial analysis (full cycle) or compensation experience required;
Accounting experience aplus
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
CFA or CPA designation preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency
Power BI experience a plus
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
Familiarity with ERP systems
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadline
Proactive self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills
Strong communicator with the ability to explain complex information clearly
Team‑oriented, professional, and adaptable
Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
Our Ethos
Acrisure prides itself in achieving greatness through its people. We are a flat structure organization that see the person behind the position. It's up to you to shape your career but we provide you with every tool that we can to help you get there.
We believe teams and solutions are made stronger through different perspectives, which is why we're committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
At Acrisure we are committed to developing our people as we believe that investing in our employees is critical not only for their individual success but the success of the organization. Through The Acrisure Academy (our learning system) we offer a variety of tailored courses and learning programs to enhance your skills and foster a culture of innovation. Additionally, we also offer ongoing professional development resources, coaching, and mentoring … by growing our people, we grow our business!
We are not partnering with agencies on any roles unless specified by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not send any unsolicited emails or InMail's with resumes/CV's as they will not be accepted or credited.
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