Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Processes & Transformation

Manulife; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto seeks a Finance Project Manager to join their team. This individual will support multiple projects affecting finance operations while fostering relationships across departments. Required qualifications include a strong finance background, analytical and interpersonal skills, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving and process improvement.

Benefits

Customizable health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plans with employer matching

Paid time off program including holidays and vacations

Incentive programs tied to performance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in finance or accounting, with project experience.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project stages from finance standpoint, ensuring effective execution.
• Contribute to risk management and solution crafting with a risk-based approach.
• Maintain accountability for project tasks and outcomes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexible attitude

Curiosity

Education

University degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent

CPA preferred

Tools

Agile project management tools

Job description

Reporting to the Director, Finance Processes & Transformation, this individual will be a key member of the Canada Financial Processes team in supporting the projects and initiatives that impact the Canada Finance function. They will support the delivery of segment initiatives while building positive relationships across the Canada Finance organization and other Manulife partners. The individual will work alongside Finance & Operations collaborators, as well as Product & Business partners to facilitate and oversee the implementation of key projects, products, and systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the successful completion of projects & initiatives which impact Canada Finance & Operations teams

• Participate in and lead the various stages of projects from a Finance standpoint, including: information gathering; impact assessment; issuing Call for Resources (CFRs) to Finance teams; leading & participating in Working Group meetings; supporting documentation of key artifacts such as accounting models, requirements, test cases; and raising issues, risks and control deficiencies in a timely and accurate manner

• Manage testing plans and execution for Finance teams

• Have a curious demeanour- ask questions, challenge the status quo, get in touch with stakeholders/ business partners to learn about their processes, proactively raise risks before they become issues

• Maintain a strong risk-based approach by ensuring that solutions are crafted with controls and risk-mitigation at the forefront, but also recognizing that an MVP approach is needed to complete projects and deliver results

• Have a strong sense of accountability and fully own all aspects of your project/ task (follow-ups, approaching deadlines, issue resolutions)

• Ability to Think Big and beyond immediate asks by helping implement operational improvements and key controls within Finance processes

• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of3-5years in finance or accounting, ideally with some experience on projects

• University degree in accounting, actuarial science, finance, or equivalent work experience. CPA preferred

• Analytical skills with the ability to design, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amount of information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Innovative thinker with the ability to influence and challenge the status quo to continuously improve processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with clients and stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work with financial issues and concepts

• Flexible and change-oriented attitude that embraces new ideas and ways of working

• Motivated self-starter, with ability to multi-task and manage priorities effectively

• A team player who is able to react positively to changing priorities

• Curiosity and willingness to learn new tools, technology, and AI capabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity or knowledge of agile, project management processes, process improvement methodologies and tools, a key asset

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

Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$68,775.00 CAD - $114,625.00 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.