Senior Portfolio Manager – PMO & Financial Governance

Senior Portfolio Manager – PMO & Financial Governance

Strategic portfolio leadership role within the insurance industry, overseeing financial governance, cost-benefit analysis, program delivery frameworks, and enterprise reporting. Hybrid Toronto-based opportunity with executive exposure, Power BI analytics, IFRS 17 alignment, and high-impact transformation initiatives across marketing and business functions.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $65-74 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $80-89 per hour.

• 16-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.

• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

• Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.

• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.

• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to advance strategic transformation priorities and represent the function in enterprise initiatives.

• Lead competitive benchmarking, process efficiency reviews, and marketing value measurement initiatives to inform strategic recommendations.

• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and provide insights to influence portfolio direction and investment decisions.

• Support annual planning cycles and develop comprehensive business cases for key programs.

• Manage program and portfolio financials, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.

• Oversee cost tracking, benefits realization, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards including IFRS 17 revenue recognition, capitalization policies, and accrual management.

• Identify, assess, and manage risks across the portfolio and marketing organization.

• Provide regular executive-level reporting on financial performance, KPIs, and portfolio progress.

• Develop executive presentations, dashboards, and analytical reports to support leadership decision-making.

• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards to deliver best-in-class reporting and actionable insights.

• Facilitate ad hoc analyses, synthesize findings, and drive alignment on next steps.

What you will need to succeed:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

• PMP certification is considered an asset.

• 8 years of progressive experience in portfolio management, PMO governance, or business management environments.

• Strong expertise in program delivery frameworks and methodologies.

• Proven experience developing and evaluating business cases.

• Demonstrated financial oversight experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across business functions.

• Solid understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Knowledge of IFRS 17, capitalization policies, and financial compliance standards is preferred.

• Experience leading operational and strategic initiatives in complex organizations.

• Proficiency in Power BI development and analytics is an asset.

• Background in business-focused roles rather than core IT environments.

• Strong analytical, presentation, and executive communication skills.

Why Recruit Action?

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