Senior Financial Analyst – Global Wealth & Asset Ops

Manulife/John Hancock; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) Operations Expenses is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead forecasting and analysis for multiple cost centres. You will partner with functional leaders and cost centre leads to drive budgeting, planning and expense control across GWAM Operations.

You’ll prepare month-end variance analyses, provide clear insights to senior stakeholders, and help drive continuous improvement in reporting and cost management processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a large multinational.
• 3+ years of advanced Excel with strong PowerPoint for presenting results.
• University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics.
• Professional designation or advanced degree (CPA, CFA or MBA), completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasting cycle for Operations cost centres with input from partners.
• Prepare month-end variance analyses and concise commentary for leaders.
• Support annual planning with headcount rollforwards and leadership presentations.
• Identify expense risks/opportunities and recommend actions.
• Track cost savings, manage FTE movement, ensure data quality in reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelors in Business/Finance/Accounting/Economics

CPA/CFA/MBA (in progress or completed)

Tools

Anaplan

Essbase

Job description

Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) Operations Expenses is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead forecasting and analysis for multiple cost centres. You will partner with functional leaders and cost centre leads to drive budgeting, planning and expense control across GWAM Operations.

You’ll prepare month-end variance analyses, provide clear insights to senior stakeholders, and help drive continuous improvement in reporting and cost management processes.