About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

Perks

• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program! 

About the Position

• We are searching for a permanent Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to join our Finance team.
• PBC’s compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you’ll be eligible for our annual bonus program.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic FP&A team in an impactful role that helps improve healthcare across BC? If you’re an experienced FP&A leader with a passion for strategic financial planning, team development, and bringing meaningful financial insights to life through storytelling, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization that directly contributes to the health and well-being of our community.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role. 

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Senior Manager, FP&A leads and manages the FP&A Team, financial planning (budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization), financial modelling, analysis, and business support.

The ideal candidate is a strong finance leader who combines sound technical FP&A skills, strong operational orientation and ability to drive insightful strategic and tactical financial plans in alignment with company strategy and objectives. With at least 5 years in a leadership position, the successful candidate will be a strong people leader capable of mentoring and coaching the FP&A team to support planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of the Team’s operations while working in a complex, collaborative, community-oriented, not-for-profit organization. Exposure to insurance, financial services, retail or other complex high transaction environments will be seen as an asset. This is a highly influential role that will appeal to energetic leaders keen to make an impact both on an overall business, as well as community itself.

As the Senior Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organization. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Leadership & Team Building: Provide strategic leadership to the FP&A team, foster collaboration, and ensure effective staffing levels and team development. 

• Strategic Alignment: Provide decision makers with timely financial information and sound financial guidance to enable decisions that are aligned to the strategic vision of the organization. Ensure that the department’s workflow and initiatives align with the organization’s broader strategy. Collaborate with business partners across departments to realize shared goals. 

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Lead the preparation of insightful financial reports, summarizing trends, key performance indicators and recommends actionable items to support strategic goals and effective financial management practices. Evaluates complex business cases and tracks associated financial benefits to realization. 

• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead the organizational budgeting process, including the development of a monthly forecast of net income, maintains a multi-year financial plan used for strategy and scenario planning. 

• Complex Financial Modeling: Builds, maintains, and enhances complex financial models to support budgeting, cost analysis, cost allocations, and scenario planning.  

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role 

• 8 - 10 years of progressive and related experience
• 5+ years of experience in a people leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.  It's preferred and considered an asset if you have:
  • A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or equivalent.
  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent.
  • A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel and Workday Adaptive Planning would be an asset)
• Excellent listening and communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, and presentation) including the ability to clearly communicate technical, analytical/quantitative, or conceptual information and ideas using language that is appropriate to the target audience.

If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.