WHO WE ARE
When it comes to health were always looking for waysto push for better. Its why we were founded in the first 1957 ourfounder pharmacist William Wilkinson witnessed a mother sacrifice her healthby forgoing her own medicine to pay for her sick daughters prescription. Heknew there had to be a better way. So he introduced North Americas firstprepaid drug plan and GreenShield was born as a non-profit with a missionto support better health for all Canadians.
We arent just a health and benefits company. Werethe only non-profit social enterprise that brings worlds of coverage andcare together all in one place.
Were noble challengers purposefully building a betterway and we need the best people to help us create a more holistic approach thattakes care of the mind and body.
Our mission is to create better health for allCanadians and we know that starts with our employees.
THEROLE IN A NUTSHELL
Base Salary: CAD $0.00 - 0.00
The Director Finance Business Partner is a senior strategic advisor accountable for shaping financial performance decision quality and value creation across the Payer portfolio including Insurance Benefits Administration Third Party Administration and Claims Adjudication. Operating at the intersection of strategy performance and finance this role partners closely with the EVP and senior leaders to frame decisions challenge assumptions assess trade-offs and align priorities to enterprise objectives.
The role brings an enterprise-wide forward-looking perspectiveconnecting pricing claims trends margin cost risk and reinsurance considerations to strategic choices and performance outcomes.
Success in the role requires strong business judgment influence and the ability to translate complex financial and insurance insights into clear actions accountability and measurable outcomes. Success is measured through stronger decision support improved financial and insurance performance earlier visibility to risk and opportunity and sustained performance improvement across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Advisory & Decision Support
Financial & Insurance Performance Leadership
Performance Improvement & Value Creation
Governance Integration & Operating Rhythm
5. Early Day Objectives & Outcomes
Establish a clear performance baseline and strengthen visibility into the financial and insurance drivers that matter most including pricing claims trends margin cost and risk
Improve forecasting decision support and leadership insight by aligning financial analysis more closely to business realities and emerging trends
Identify and begin advancing priority actions that improve performance sharpen accountability and support value creation across the portfolio
6. Decision Authority & Scope
Leads financial planning performance insight and strategic advisory across the assigned portfolio shaping priorities targets and decision frameworks
Influences enterprise decisions through structured insight and challenge while execution accountability remains with business leaders
7. People Leadership
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business or a related field; CPA CFA ASA FSA
710 years of progressive experience in finance FP&A or strategic business partnering ideally within insurance health benefits or other regulated financial services environments
Strong insurance domain expertise including pricing trend analysis claims and margin drivers and reinsurance concepts and implications
Strong understanding of revenue cost and operational performance drivers with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight
Experience supporting senior leaders influencing decisions and leading through complexity in a matrixed organization
Strong analytical judgment strategic thinking and ability to assess trade-offs risks and opportunities
NICE TO HAVE
THE CULTURE
We believe a career should be meaningful. Not just ameans to earn a living. Our culture is one where everyones voice is heard andvalued. Because thats what it takesto create better health for all. We dare to challenge the status quo. And weredriven by people who have challenged theirs. We believe that yourworkplace should empower you to be the best version of yourself. Thats why we provide aplace where you can be inspired challenged and rewarded.
Where your growth means our growth.
Where your voice is heard and valued.
Where your work has purpose. And purpose matters.
We believe our people arecritical to our overall success. Inclusivity makes us a stronger smarter andmore informed organization. Being intentionally inclusive of diversebackgrounds perspectives and experiences will enhance our company culture topositively impact how we support our communities. A career at GreenShield isnt just about personalachievements its about making adifference together.
Heres to Better Health for All!
AFEW MORE DETAILS
Proficiency in English is requiredfor this position. As part of this role you will be required to communicatewith colleagues or customers who use English as their primary language. By requiring English proficiency for thisposition we aim to ensure that our employees can excel in their rolescollaborate and communicate effectively and contribute to the success of ourorganization.
GS supports diversity equity andinclusion in our teams and communities and we value the unique contributionsmade by all. Even if your experience doesnt align perfectly to everyrequirement we invite you to apply. We encourage applications fromall candidates and will accommodate needs under human rights legislationthroughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please let usknow of any accommodation through Information received relating toaccommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Providing this information givesGS consent to use your personal information to assess your suitability forspecific positions future opportunities or for your personnel file. Yourrésumé will be held in strict confidence and will be viewed only by theOrganization. Information may be stored outside of Canada and could be used foraggregate statistical purposes (which uses no personal identification).
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1