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About the role

The Finance Director in Digital Business & Technology Solutions (DBTS) serves as a central point for all finance related activates including strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting, reporting, chargeback process and cost optimization for the portfolio. The incumbent must be able to advise the business on decisions to ensure that the business is financially successful. The position requires strong presentation and communication skills and reports directly to the AVP Finance, Digital Business & Technology Solutions.  

What you'll be doing 

Define, lead, and influence the business portfolio strategy 

Lead the development of business portfolio guidelines and standards which include defining the guardrails to optimize cost performance 

Lead business portfolio financial cost modeling which includes the cost and revenue models as well as the forecasts and budget review processes 

Responsible for the oversight and management of the business portfolio operating budget and chargebacks to clients which include: 

Monitoring financial performance during month-end, quarter-end, year-end activities.  

Present business reviews to senior management  

Forecast costs to business application owners to support budgeting process 

Report on project costs. 

Drive successful implementation of product cost tracking and status reporting on initiatives.  

Identify and leverage cost optimization opportunities. 

Participates in ongoing financial management and renewals for large enterprise contracts including pricing and RFP analysis along with communicating implications of cost changes to Business Groups (BGs) 

Works with DBTS (IT) to assess financial, budgeting and forecasting impacts of IT currency 

Responsible for Asia BG relationship with respect to DBTS chargebacks to Asia 

Responsible for coaching and mentoring employees 

Leadership Responsibilities:

Develops strategy and sets direction for the business portfolio and influences broadly. 

Acts as a role model. Mentors and develops less experienced peers.  

Provides thought leadership for the business portfolio. 

Drives and helps implement digital transformation changes. 

Drives best practices, enforcing the highest standards. 

What you'll need to succeed

Progressive experience within the financial management functions (7-10 years) 

Accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent relevant business experience 

Proven experience in expense management, cost accounting, activity based costing, and financial modelling 

Familiar with / basic knowledge of cost recovery / chargeback models. 

Experience working with SAP Financials and Hyperion Planning would be an asset 

Ability to manage multiple and often conflicting timelines   

Ability to operate in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams 

Customer focused with an attitude to deliver excellent customer outcomes  

Ability to think strategically about business, product, and technical challenges   

Ability to take "ownership" with high sense of urgency and work like an "entrepreneur" 

Problem solving, analytics and resolution skills 

Exceptional and effective verbal & written communication skills 

Strong collaboration and influencing skills required to help drive management actions based on insights observed 

What's in it for you

Being a member of the Sun Life family, a group of people united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.

In 2024, Sun Life ranked among the top 100 most sustainable global corporations by Corporate Knights for the 15th consecutive year, leading Canadian insurers. 

We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work. 

We’re also listed as one of the Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams.

Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.

Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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