Senior Financial Analyst, Global IT Finance

Manulife and John Hancock; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves supporting financial reporting, planning, and analysis while collaborating with multiple teams. Candidates should have a relevant university degree and substantial financial analysis experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment with a salary range of $71,925 - $119,875 CAD.

Benefits

Customizable health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off program

Qualifications

• 3-7 years or more of financial analysis experience required.
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to create high quality visual charts/graphs for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial reports.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Identify operational improvements and streamline efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical capability

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CA/MBA Finance preferred

Tools

Essbase

Anaplan

Power BI

Data Visualization tools

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Director, Global IT Finance, the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) plays a key role in the IT Finance team in the consolidation of finance activities for the IT Function globally. The successful candidate will need to possess solid analytical and technical capability, as well as the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization across multiple business divisions and markets (US, Canada, Asia, GWAM and Corporate).

Position Responsibilities

• Consolidated reporting: Support the Director, Global IT Finance to prepare accurate, complete and timely production of consolidated financial reports and analysis for the Global IT function including the monthly operating report (MOR). This includes closed loop reporting on progress against targets, and overall success of the program in driving expense and FTE savings
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Play a key role in the annual budgeting and planning process and monthly forecasting. This includes partnering with Finance, Technology Strategy and IT segment teams and consolidating information in a clear and concise manner. The SFA is expected to understand the drivers behind numbers and use their analytical skills and critical thinking to tell the story
• Analysis: Support the Director, Global IT Finance to gather inputs from data sources, perform reconciliation and provide key financial analysis and insights of expenses. Also create high quality visual charts/ graphs for reporting
• Transformation: Work to continuously identify operational improvements by employing existing tools and find new ways to streamline efficiencies (e.g., standardization of reporting) and simplify/ automate process

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA/CA/MBA Finance preferred
• 3-7 years or more of financial analysis experience
• Experience in Essbase, Anaplan, Power BI, Any other Data Visualization tools

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].

Salary and Location

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.