Specialist, Budget and Capacity Planning in IT

At Intact, insurance is not about things. It’s about people. It’s what we believe, and it shapes everything we do. It’s why we strive to provide a second-to-none experience for our customers and create an inspiring workplace for our employees to thrive in.

As Canada’s largest provider of property and casualty insurance, we’re not only leading our industry, but we’re redefining what it means to work for it. As a recognized top employer, we’re committed to living our values and supporting our dedicated people who bring their best to work each day because they know their work matters.

Your Job

We are currently seeking a Budget & Capacity Planning Specialist in IT to join our Governance and Demand Management team who will have an important role in supporting the company’s growth objective.

Recruiting Manager: Nancy Macdonald

Work location : Montreal (2020, Robert-Bourassa boulevard) or Anjou (7101 Jean-Talon street East)

Reporting to our Director- Governance and Demand Management, you will be responsible for supporting the finance activities related to the IS&SD function.

Your responsibilities will include

• Financial analysis and reporting to assist in the management of IS&SD activities
• Analysis and review of IS&SD projects including strategic benefits
• Guidance and support in capacity allocations and headcount view
• Review of budgets vs actual spending, and development of forecasts and projections
• Preparing accounting entries and monthly reconciliations
• Support to IS&SD Vice-presidents in managing their budgets and ad hoc analyses
• Review of existing cost allocation processes

More specifically, you will

• Actively participate in the annual budgeting process including financial analysis and on-going updates/actuals with presentations to senior management
• Participate and report on project and operations capacity planning and resource allocations
• Coordinate and propose improvements for financial activities and processes associated to the management of our Information Technology department
• Monitor the IS&SD budget: thorough follow up of the IS&SD department’s expense management covering operations and project view
• Prepare forecasts and month end processes working with PCO’s, portfolio analysts and IT leadership
• Prepare dashboards and various analyses pertaining to the IS&SD department’s expenses
• Review the charge allocations to the IS&SD department; provide recommendations to best reflect the financial performance of the different IS&SD department
• Perform various profitability and financial analyses

Your Skills

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or Finance
• More than 7 years relevant work experience
• Knowledge of infrastructure environments, PMO governance and financial reporting
• Good communications skills; ability to build and maintain business partnershipsProactive and entrepreneurial self starter
• Detail oriented
• Bilingual; French and English (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of Hyperion/Smartview, PowerBi (an asset)
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and good understanding of VBA macro
• Cost accounting background and project portfolio financial reconciliations

Here are a few reasons why others have joined our team

• An award-winning, inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An extensive, flexible benefits package
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan where we match 50% of net shares purchased
• A $350 annual wellness account that promotes an active lifestyle

Closing Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Intact, our value of Respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength, being inclusive and fostering collaboration. 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 advise the Talent Acquisition partner who reaches out about the job opportunity and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Background Checks

As an employer and publicly traded financial services company, the best interests of our customers, employees and shareholders are important to us. We want Intact to be a great place to work! This means that internal and external candidates will be asked to consent to background checks so we can learn more about you. Please note that for positions with access to financial data or funds, your credit must be in good standing.

Internal Candidates

For internal candidates, you can apply for a posted position if you have been in your current position for at least 12 months and are performing at a satisfactory level. Please note we may have identified other internal candidates through our Employee Development Program, and that the selection process may also be opened to external applicants.

Eligibility to Work in Canada

It’s important that you are legally eligible to work in Canada at the time an offer of employment is made. You may be requested to provide proof of eligibility at that time.

#li-qc

Referral Bonus

This role is eligible for employee referral bonus. #myReferrals3000