Manager, Expense Management

Sun Life

. Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key business partners to understand underlying business impact .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in financial analysis and modeling. Proven ability to build relationships with business partners and effectively communicate complex concepts across various audience levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AnalysisAccounting ExperienceMS Excel ProficiencyInsurance KnowledgeCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingVariance AnalysisExpense PlanningUnit Cost CalculationCommission Trend Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailFlexibilityCreativity

Tools & Technologies

HyperionOracleSAPEssbaseTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMACGACA

Industry Keywords

Insurance ServicesBusiness PerformanceExpense StudyStrategic PlanningBudget Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with key business partners to understand underlying business impact
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc gain/gap, unit cost, and commission-related deliverables, including Unit Cost Calculators, Commission Trend reports, and Quarterly Business Reviews
Perform monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc analysis of results to support variance analysis and key driver analysis
Collaborate with the actuarial FP&A team on ad hoc analysis of Individual Insurance and Wealth business performance for senior management
Lead all gain/gap components of the annual strategic/business planning and budget cycle, as well as quarterly forecasts
Lead the RA&S Expense Study every 2–3 years
Participate in and support expense deep dives as needed
Mentor and coach staff to encourage development and support knowledge transfer
Perform financial analyses and modeling as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of accounting experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain complex concepts to audiences of different levels of understanding
Strong ability to manage multiple deliverables while driving desired results
Proven ability to build and maintain successful relationships with business partners
Proven flexibility, adaptability, and creativity to meet deadlines and manage priorities
Excellent PC skills, proficiency with MS Excel and Hyperion, including experience building reports
Highly motivated with the ability to consistently seek out improvements to current processes
Knowledge of Insurance services and products and related market segments
Expense and planning experience
Excellent PC skills; experience with Oracle, SAP, Essbase, Tableau
Overtime will be required during peak periods (month-end, quarter-end, plan and budget)
Accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA) or enrollment in an accounting designation program (CPA) preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
20 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial