Financial Analyst, Senior - Full Time - Remote - ON

We offer a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility to our employees in balancing in-office (2 days per week OR 15 hours per week in a Wawanesa office) and remote work. Working Business Language : English.
In addition to salary, full-time and part-time permanent employees are eligible for an annual bonus plan, leave of absence top-up programs and provided with generous vacation time, personal days, premium free benefits and pension plan.
The salary offered for this role is determined with consideration to various factors, including but not limited to: your work location, local labour market conditions, external market salary data, internal pay equity and the knowledge, skills, experience and anticipated proficiency in the role. About The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company
Founded in 1896, The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company is one of Canada’s largest mutual insurers, 100% owned by its members, with more than $4.1 billion in annual revenue and $12.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Wawanesa is the parent company of Wawanesa Life, which provides life insurance solutions throughout Canada, and Western Financial Group, a leading national distributor of personal and business insurance. In March of 2026, Wawanesa entered into an agreement to acquire Everest Insurance Company of Canada to strengthen its commercial insurance capabilities and advance its long-term growth strategy.
The company actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities, donating more than $4 million annually to charitable organizations, including more than $2 million each year in support of people on the front lines of climate change. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Financial Analyst to support the Manager, Finance Business Partner in delivering financial planning, performance reporting, and decision support for the Personal/Commercial Lines business. This role will be responsible for preparing analysis, reporting, forecasts, variance commentary, and financial insights that support the integrity of the financial plan and help inform business discussions.
The successful candidate will bring strong financial analysis capability, excellent technical proficiency, particularly in Power BI and reporting tools, and the ability to translate financial data into clear and practical insights. Working closely with the Manager, Finance Business Partner, this role will analyze results, identify performance trends, investigate variances, and prepare materials that support planning, reporting, and performance management activities.
This role is ideal for a CPA-designated professional with a passion for data-driven decision-making, keen attention to detail, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in the insurance industry and familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI are considered strong assets.
Support financial planning, budgeting, reforecasting, and monthly plan management activities for the Personal/Commercial Lines business under the guidance of the Manager, Finance Business Partner.
Prepare detailed financial plans, operating expense budgets, forecasts, performance reporting packages, and supporting analyses for review with the Manager, Finance Business Partner.
actual and forecast variance analysis, identifying key drivers, trends, risks, and opportunities and summarizing findings for management review.
Prepare monthly performance review materials for Personal/Commercial Lines, helping translate financial results into clear commentary, business implications, and discussion points.
Maintain and analyze key performance indicators and financial metrics, identifying trends and root causes behind performance shifts across the line of business.
Contribute to reporting enhancements, process improvements, and system changes by providing analysis, testing, documentation, and user support as needed.
Identify opportunities to improve planning, reporting, and analysis processes and recommend practical improvements to enhance accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
Maintain process documentation, reporting guidance, and training materials related to budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting procedures.
Respond to ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis requests by preparing data pulls, reconciliations, variance analysis, trend reporting, and other customized insights.
Provide day-to-day support to business partners on financial reports, budgeting tools, planning processes, and data questions, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Manager, Finance Business Partner.
Assist with interpreting financial reports, setting up departmental budgets, troubleshooting data discrepancies, and ensuring alignment with internal budgeting guidelines, timelines, and reporting standards.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, or a related finance role.
Proficiency with advanced analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Power Query, Python, etc.).
Post-secondary degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, accounting concepts, budgeting principles, and variance analysis.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Previous experience in the insurance industry is an asset.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and prepare concise analysis and commentary for management review.
Diversity Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
At Wawanesa, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our people – this is supported by having a representative workforce.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including racialized persons, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender-diverse and neurodiverse individuals, and anyone who can contribute to the further diversification of thought and ideas.
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