Director - US Retirement Finance

Company 19 - John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.); Toronto; On-site; CAD 166,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Director of Finance in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves partnering with business leaders to translate strategies into financial forecasts, presenting financial insights, and mentoring a finance team. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial planning within the financial services industry, strong analytical skills, and the ability to influence across all organizational levels. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary range between $120,750.00 and $217,350.00 USD.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in strategic financial leadership.
• Deep understanding of financial modeling and profitability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic initiatives into financial forecasts.
• Prepare and communicate financial results and variance analysis.
• Lead and mentor finance professionals.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

Job description

Reporting into the Head of US Retirement Finance, the Director role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Retirement business leadership team. This role is responsible for translating business strategies into actionable financial forecasts, providing insights that drive decision-making, and ensuring alignment between financial performance and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial competence, business partnership, and analytical expertise to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across the Retirement business.

Position Responsibilities :

Partner with Retirement business leaders to translate strategic initiatives into financial forecasts and long-range plans

Prepare and communicate actual and forecasted financial results, including variance analysis and tracking key performance indicators

Evaluate product-level profitability and support pricing strategies to ensure margin hurdles are met

Provide financial insights to support product development, pricing decisions, and go-to-market strategies.

Monitor and analyze operating expenses, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization

Collaborate with business divisions to ensure disciplined expense management and accountability

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial guidance and strategic support.

Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications :

University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within the retirement, insurance, or financial services industry

Proven experience in business partnering and strategic financial leadership

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and profitability analysis

Strategic problem solver with a proactive approach

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and facilitate change

High integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence

When you join our team :

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want

We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words

As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife / John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife / John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .

Referenced Salary Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

120,750.00 USD - $217,350.00 USD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education / training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife / John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption / surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee / family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension / 401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company : John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)