Senior Financial Performance Advisor
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Has 8 to 12 years of experience in accounting analysis, FP&A or financial analysis;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
Build the future with us
Are you driven by financial performance, strategic analysis and the optimization of management processes, and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future?
As a Senior Financial Performance Advisor, you will play a key role in financial planning, results analysis, monitoring the performance of investment activities, and developing tools that support informed decision-making.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Senior Financial Performance Advisor, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
- Lead the development of financial forecasts, multi-year projections and business scenarios for the investment sector, proactively identifying risks, opportunities and performance drivers;
- Play a key role in coordinating the budgeting process, including consolidation, critical analysis of assumptions and providing management with meaningful insight into financial results;
- Develop, enhance and interpret strategic key performance indicators (KPIs) to support management decisions and the optimal allocation of capital;
- Design and maintain executive dashboards and decision-support tools, with a focus on clarity, relevance and added value for managers;
- Act as a trusted advisor to investment teams on financial performance, interpretation of results and the financial impacts of operational decisions;
- Ensure the ongoing development and robustness of the costing model for investment activities, promoting consistency, transparency and accuracy in allocated costs;
- Contribute to the governance of financial processes related to the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, with a strong focus on the quality and reliability of financial information;
- Perform and oversee complex accounting analyses, including journal entries, reconciliations and taxes, while serving as a point of reference on matters requiring a high degree of professional judgment;
- Work closely with internal partners to structure, analyze and clarify the financial treatment of certain expenses and strategic initiatives;
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to financial management processes to enhance efficiency, rigor and decision-making.
What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is known for their rigor, analytical mindset and ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and accessible way;
- Stands out for their organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment;
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of financial performance tools;
- Is recognized for their professionalism and ability to collaborate effectively with internal partners;
- Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field;
- Holds a CPA designation, or is in the process of obtaining it, which would be considered a strong asset;
- Has 8 to 12 years of experience in accounting analysis, FP&A or financial analysis;
- Has an advanced level of English proficiency, as the role involves communicating with English-speaking partners on a regular basis.
- Has a very advanced level of French proficiency, as the team is French-speaking and the majority of the work is conducted in French.
Why you’ll love working with us
- A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
- AI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;
- A healthy, safe, fair and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
- The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
Competitive Benefits
- Flexible group insurance plans;
- Competitive retirement savings plan;
- Employee share purchase plan;
- Vacation program, wellness days and personal development days;
- Telemedicine services;
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Ergonomic furniture program;
- Performance bonus;
- Discounts on iA products;
- And much more!
Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply. Your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
Location(s)
Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)
Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueCompany
iA Financial Group
Posting End Date
2026-11-06Company Overview
iA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.
With over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.
At iA, we’re invested in you.
* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.
Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you with your needs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Financial Performance Advisor will lead financial forecasting, budgeting processes, and the development of strategic KPIs to support management decision-making. They will also oversee complex accounting analyses and act as a trusted advisor to investment teams regarding financial performance and operational impacts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a CPA designation considered a strong asset. The role requires 8 to 12 years of experience in financial analysis or FP&A, along with advanced proficiency in both English and French.
Skills
- Financial planning
- Strategic analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Budgeting
- KPI development
- Executive dashboards
- Decision-support tools
- Costing models
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounting analysis
- Risk identification
- Capital allocation
- Financial reporting
- Performance monitoring
- Communication
Benefits
- Employee share purchase plan
- Vacation program
- Wellness days
- Personal development days
- Telemedicine services
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Ergonomic furniture program
- Performance bonus
- Discounts on iA products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Financial Performance
- Strategic Analysis
- FP&A
- Accounting
- CPA
- Financial Forecasting
- Budgeting
- KPIs
- Capital Allocation
- Financial Statements
- Investment Sector
- Decision-support Tools
- Costing Model
- Risk Management
- Performance Drivers
- Financial Reporting
- Data Analysis
- Governance
- Reconciliations
- Taxation