Senior Financial Analyst

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the Global Functions Expenses team in Toronto. You will contribute to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for Legal and Compliance partners, supporting continuous evolution of the expense advisory function.

In this role, you will update Anaplan for monthly forecasts, analyze trends, prepare month-end variance commentary, and assist with annual planning and presentations while tracking cost savings and FTE movements in a complex

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of finance experience in a large multinational organisation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cost centre leads.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and colleagues within Finance.
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting processes and Anaplan is a plus.
• Bilingual English/French is an asset; Québec experience may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly forecasting cycle by updating Anaplan and gathering expense/FTE feedback.
• Analyze trends and develop forecasts with sound judgement.
• Prepare month-end variance commentary and key metric reviews.
• Assist with annual planning, consolidations and presentation material.
• Support expense initiatives, tracking cost savings and FTE movements.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in Business/Economics/Finance

Accounting designation or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity:

Global Functions Expenses is recruiting a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to be part of their Global Functions Advisory team. The incumbent will contribute to financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting for Legal and Compliance business partners and support the continuous evolution and delivery of the expense advisory function.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the monthly forecasting cycle by updating Anaplan and collaborating with business partners to gather expense/FTE feedback.
• Understand trends and use appropriate judgement to build forecasts.
• Prepare month-end commentary on variances, trends and key metrics.
• Assist with the annual planning cycle, including consolidation of global functional results and building presentations.
• Help with various expense management initiatives as they arise, including: Tracking cost savings. Tracking FTE movement related to organisational changes.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree (Business, Economics or Finance preferred).
• Professional accounting designation or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of dynamic experience within Finance in a large multinational organisation.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to connect with cost centre leads.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues within Finance.
• Proven track record of working effectively in diverse environments and cultures.
• Flexibility to occasionally conference with various time zones.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$73,725.00 CAD - $122,875.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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