Director, Cost Transformation

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About the role

Reporting to the AVP, Expense Mgmt & Cost Transformation, this role will be responsible for leading cost transformation mandate across Sun Life Canada. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, eager, and curious finance professional with deep knowledge of cost management and drivers of cost. They should be self-driven with the ability to work collaboratively, with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will build and foster relationships with leaders across the organization, including senior leaders; they will impact and influence behavioural cost changes; and optimize and transform the existing function leveraging technology and continuous improvement practices.

What you'll be doing

• Cost Management and Transformation

  • Design and implement cost optimization strategies across Corporate Support and Shared Business Services

  • Leverage data sciences to understand trends and identify areas for improvement

  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify opportunities for efficiency

  • Develop innovative solutions, including leveraging automation and other technologies, to enhance financial discipline

  • Lead the planning and execution of Finance Reimagine for the Canadian finance team

• Strategic Initiative Execution

  • Manage and execute strategic cost-related initiatives

  • Influence and negotiate with Senior Executives to ensure appropriate solutions and outcomes aligned with strategic objectives

• Building and Leading High-Performing Teams

  • Foster and build a positive, engaging, and inclusive team environment

  • Lead through change, inspiring and motivating team members during transformation initiatives

What you'll need to succeed

• Finance and accounting designation (CPA, etc.) with 10+ years of Insurance and/or Financial Services industry experience, or commensurate experience

• Strategic mindset, being able to understand the SL Canada businesses and operations to support greater value add insights and analytics and recommendations for change

• Demonstrated expertise in cost management and deep understanding of cost drivers - Strong financial acumen and analytical skills

• Demonstrated experience driving change, transformation and/or optimization workstreams

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams through periods of change

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Solid ability to build and deliver presentation in a concise and effective manner for a senior audience

• The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader who is passionate about driving cost transformation, building high-performing teams, and leading through change. They must be eager to tackle complex financial challenges and curious about innovative approaches to expense management.

• Knowledge and experience with various ERP solutions e.g. SAP, Hyperion Planning. Tableau and understanding of financial data structure and workflow is preferrable

• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position includes managing both French and English-speaking staff (Quebec and outside Quebec) and providing daily support to the team.

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.

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several 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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