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Permanent Full Time 

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We are looking for a Manager, Technology Strategic Finance

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Finance, this role partners with Technology and Finance leaders to provide investment governance, financial strategy, business casing, funding advisory, and portfolio management support across key technology initiatives. The role is responsible for driving financial transparency, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring technology investments deliver expected business outcomes. Acting as a strategic advisor to Technology and Finance leadership, the successful candidate will shape investment decisions, funding strategies, and value realization across a multi-million-dollar technology portfolio. The role will lead financial planning, business case development, benefits tracking, portfolio prioritization, and executive reporting for major technology transformation initiatives, including Application Rationalization & Modernization (ARM), cloud migration, and other emerging technology investments. 

What you will do:

Business Case Development & Financial Modelling

• Develop business cases for strategic technology investments and transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and provide recommendations to Technology and Finance leadership.
• Ensure strategic initiatives remain aligned to approved funding, forecasts, and expected outcomes.

ARM & Cloud Financial Strategy

• Lead financial analysis supporting Application Rationalization and Modernization (ARM) initiatives.
• Track business case commitments, benefits realization, and technology savings.
• Partner with FinOps, Infrastructure and Cloud teams to monitor cloud investments, commitments, credits utilization and financial performance.
• Develop insights on cloud economics, infrastructure modernization, and technology cost optimization opportunities.

Technology Investment Governance & Portfolio Management

• Lead financial oversight of strategic technology portfolios and multi-year investment plans.
• Manage portfolio performance reporting, forecasts, budget tracking, and executive-level commentary.
• Provide governance support for initiative approvals, funding requests, and investment decisions.
• Partner with delivery leaders to identify financial risks, opportunities, and mitigation actions.
• Support restructuring, transformation, and strategic funding programs.
• Manage financial oversight of large-scale technology initiatives and transformation programs.

Executive Reporting & Strategic Insights

• Deliver monthly and quarterly executive reporting packages.
• Convert complex financial and operational analysis into concise executive narratives and recommendations.
• Support senior leadership discussions on funding, prioritization, and value realization.

What you will bring: 

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, Technology Finance, Management Consulting or Corporate Strategy
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or technology portfolios.
• Financial services or Consulting experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modelling and business case development.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management, investment governance, and benefits realization.
• Experience with cloud financial management or FinOps is an asset.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional executive storytelling and presentation development skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across Technology and Finance.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.

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The base salary for this position is between $110,000 - $135,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We're united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We're looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver - for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We're committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here's what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day. 

• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We're committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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