IT Finance Manager

The Finance Manager for the Sun Life IT department (Digital, Business and Technology Solutions (DBTS)) will partner with the DBTS IT delivery teams to provide support for all finance related activities including business casing, strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, reporting, chargeback process and cost optimization for the DBTS portfolio. The Finance Manager must be able to partner with the key DBTS stakeholders as well as the business units on decisions to ensure that the business is financially successful.

This role will support the Distributed Computing Services and Digital Platform Modernization Portfolios within the Chief Technology Office and report into the DBTS Finance Director.

Define, lead and influence the DBTS finance strategy

Lead DBTS financial tracking, monitoring and cost optimization initiatives

Manage monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting cycles

Provide value to IT and the business through early identification of financial risks & opportunities and other ad hoc report and analysis

Review enterprise-wide license agreements to validate spend and understand accounting treatment

Lead DBTS Financial cost modeling and business casing

Support broader finance team with other ad-hoc projects

5 to 7 years of experience working in Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA)

Accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent relevant business experience

Experience in financial modeling, contract renewal/RFP analysis and business casing

Experience and proficiency with Hyperion, Excel (pivot tables, V-look ups, financial modeling, etc.), and PowerPoint

Experience in leading and mentoring a team of financial analysts

Extensive experience in building and operating financial controls and analysis

Financial reporting and data analytics skills

Proven track record of partnering with and influencing business units to drive results

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

The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential

We’re honoured to be recognized as a 2025 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada

We are thrilled to be recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work®, for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health

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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.

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