Senior Financial Analyst, Global IT Finance

Company 1; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join their Global IT Finance team. The role involves financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis, requiring a university degree in Finance or Accounting and 3-7 years of experience. Candidates with knowledge of tools like Essbase, Anaplan, and Power BI will thrive. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $71,925 to $119,875 CAD.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off program

Qualifications

• 3-7 years or more of financial analysis experience.
• Must have experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to work with various teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director Global IT Finance in preparing consolidated financial reports.
• Play a key role in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights on expenses.
• Identify operational improvements and streamline processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical capability

Experience in Essbase

Experience in Anaplan

Experience in Power BI

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Education

University degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA / CA / MBA Finance preferred

Tools

Cognos

Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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). The core accountabilities are:

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 processes.

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, and other data visualization tools

What you can expect when you join our team

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• Well 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 will 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. We are 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

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 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

Required Experience: Exec

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, Financial Concepts, Pivot tables, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1