Aviva Canada

Finance

AVP,FinanceSystems

$150–150k Markham, Canada Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“AVP, Finance Systems at Aviva Canada. Skills: Finance Systems, Finance, Technology. Act as primary contact between Finance and IT. Translate Finance process requirements into BRDs”

Industry & Context.

Finance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Designated accounting professionals with CA, CGA, CMA qualified or equivalent, 7-10 years in a progressive leadership role, specifically within Finance and exposure to financial systems implementation, Broad business knowledge in Finance accounting / reporting /planning, IT/ Systems, Underwriting, Claims Operations, Reserving, IFRS17, Has initiated, lead and successfully completed major change programs

Nice to Have

Preferably experience in Property & Casualty Insurance

What You'll Do.

Act as primary contact between Finance and IT

Translate Finance process requirements into BRDs

Facilitate requirements-gathering workshops

Maintain and govern Finance Systems backlog

Serve as Finance subject-matter expert

Execute Finance projects and process enhancement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with Technology and senior stakeholders; Promotes teamwork, flexibility and adaptability; Collaborative efforts with other groups

Communication Scope

Timely communication

Process & Methodology

Initiated, lead and successfully completed major change programs

Full Job Description

**Experience Aviva** Together, we are Aviva. Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. **The Opportunity** The **AVP, Finance Systems** plays a pivotal role at the intersection of Finance and Technology, acting as a strategic partner in shaping how Finance operates through systems, data, and streamlined processes. In this role, you will ensure Finance’s business needs are clearly translated into effective technology solutions—from concept through delivery—while driving strong testing, validation, and seamless integration into day‑to‑day Finance operations. You will be the trusted Finance leader throughout the systems lifecycle, ensuring solutions deliver real business value. You will develop deep expertise across core Finance processes, including general ledger, financial close, management and regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, and key actuarial finance interfaces. As the voice of Finance, you will partner closely with Technology and senior stakeholders to influence design decisions, prioritize enhancements, and enable scalable, future‑ready platforms. In addition, you will lead and develop a team of Finance Analysts, driving continuous improvement, process simplification, and smarter ways of working across the Finance function. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on translating complex financial needs into practical system solutions and enjoys shaping how Finance delivers insight at scale. Come join our team! **What You’ll Do:** * Act as the primary point of contact between the Finance funct

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