Senior Financial Analyst

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their FP&A team in Toronto. The role involves sales forecasting, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance banking strategies. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, a university degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in Excel and SQL.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Mental health support

Flexible work environment

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• Proficient in advanced data analysis features of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with a learning mindset.
• High degree of flexibility and creativity required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales forecasting process and reporting.
• Perform month-end variance analysis for Sales, P&L, and Balance Sheet.
• Analyze data sets using SQL for insights and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Business writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

University degree in Finance

University degree in Economics

University degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Power Apps

Python

Job description

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Manulife Bank of Canada (“MBC”) has undertaken a growth strategy combining unique banking products and the latest technology to attract a new generation of clients to our Bank and the entire Manulife brand. With the agility of a small bank, but the market reach of one of Canada’s largest companies, we are well positioned to continue our disruption of the banking industry.

Are you looking for a role where you will have a direct impact on the company’s strategies? Do you want an opportunity to develop and grow your banking career? Are you ready to challenge yourself? This position might be exactly what you are looking for!

As a member of the Forecasting Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team and reporting to the Director, FP&A, the Senior Financial Analyst at Manulife Bank of Canada will directly contribute to the monthly and annual financial forecasting, analysis, and financial performance of the business. will collaborate across functions within the Bank, including treasury, financial controllers, capital management teams and product strategy teams. This is an opportunity for a strong finance professional to grow and demonstrate banking expertise in a supportive and diverse environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Sales Forecasting and Reporting: Lead the sales forecasting process and generate regular reports, providing insights into sales performance and trends
• Financial Analysis and Modeling: Perform month-end variance analysis for Sales, P&L, and Balance Sheet, maintain detailed financial models to support strategic planning, and analyze key financial metrics
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze large data sets using SQL and generate financial analyses, reports, and presentations for executives, ensuring clarity and accuracy in the information provided
• Executive Support and Presentations: Prepare analysis and materials for senior executive presentations and reporting packages, offering valuable insights and recommendations
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business contacts to develop portfolio-specific forecast models and provide inputs to line of business finance contacts, supporting portfolio-specific ad hoc requests
• Process Improvement and Automation: Participate in and manage automation projects, recommending solutions to overcome process barriers and weaknesses, and seeking continuous improvements and efficiencies in reporting
• Prioritization and Results Delivery: Handle competing priorities effectively, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results
  
  

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis features
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as presentation and business writing skills
• Strong attention to detail, a learning mindset, and willingness to ask questions
• High degree of flexibility and creativity is required; must be able to adapt to a constantly evolving environment and to develop and adapt financial procedures and processes to meet such changes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to work within various group settings
• Strong business sense with a good understanding of the banking industry, in order to provide meaningful analysis
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming/coding skills (e.g. SQL, Power Apps, Python) are definite assets
• CPA/CFA/MBA designation
  
  

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

$71,925.00 CAD - $119,875.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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