Senior Financial Specialist – IT Finance

Title of the Job: Senior Financial Specialist – IT Finance

Location: Montreal, QC

Job Description: Our employees are at the heart of what we do best: helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join our team, you’re bringing this purpose to life alongside a passionate community of experts.Feel empowered to learn and grow while being valued for who you are– here, diversity is a strength. You have our commitment to support you in reaching your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility. It’s our employee promise.Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.Read on to see how you can shape the future, win as a team, and grow with us.About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Financial Specialist – IT Finance for our growing team!The IT Finance team provides IT operations support with financial expertise. The team is responsible for coordinating the budgeting and forecasting process, advising on budgets to achieve our goals, tracking and forecasting deviations from plan, and participating in various efficiency and advising work, such as participation in various steering committees. The team plays a central role with several operational teams on various topics such as financial processes, resource planning, end of month, documentation of our processes and training of our partners, coordination between the different departments including the portfolio management team, etc.What you’ll do here:Act as a primary business partner for IT portfolios to help them understand financial results and influence decisions to align with the achievement of financial goals, provide cost variance explanations and trend analysisWork closely with other financial specialists, project coordinators, portfolio managers, to achieve financial transformation and assess potential for continuous improvement and provide financial tracking of internal productivity initiativesCoordinate activities between the various groups involved in the ongoing budgeting and forecasting process to optimize the use of resourcesDevelop reports and tools to provide a better overview of the IT team’s finances but also important details to provide full transparency on understanding financial data with exemplary precision accompanied by detailed and value-added explanationsEnsure proper documentation for all team tasksAct as a business partner for portfolios: monthly and annual variance analysis, forecasting and budgeting process or any other ad hoc financial analysis required for internal and external chargesBuild and maintain strong relationships with operations and other finance teamsCreate reports regarding strategies for senior management review with a focus on IT portfoliosRequirements:Post secondary education in Finance and Accounting.CPA designation – is requiredMinimum 8 years experience Financial/Accounting analyst roles – requiredAdvanced level Excel experience – is requiredExcellent excel modeling skills, ERP systems, experience in reporting tools such as PowerBI, project management tools, and ability to present financial data to non-financial colleagues.Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills and very well organized.Interest in learning computer systems and understanding business structure and processes.Ability to learn and multitask on several projects at the same time, be autonomous, proactive, creative and demonstrate team spirit and positive attitude.Interpersonal communication skills: the ideal candidate must be able to build strong relationships; will act as an advisor to the IT management team on financial matters.For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.#LI-Hybrid.What we offerWorking here means you’ll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:A financial rewards program that recognizes your successAn industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchasedAn extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcareFlexible work arrangementsPossibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per yearAn annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyleAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleaguesA dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programsInclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunitiesInspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growA Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.We are an equal opportunity employerAt Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs., including background checks, internal candidates, and eligibility to work in Canada.If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Contact People.

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