Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses

Company 1 - The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company; 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 looking for a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Director, GWAM Operations Expenses, you will handle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for GWAM Operations across Global Wealth & Asset Management and the General Account. You will work closely with functional leaders, cost centre leads and the segment expense teams, and your analysis will help them manage costs and make informed decisions. In return, you'll gain broad exposure to a global business, regular interaction with senior leaders, and the chance to strengthen how expense management is delivered.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned Operations cost centres, including Anaplan updates and gathering expense and FTE input from business partners
• Prepare month-end variance analysis and clear, concise commentary on results, trends and key metrics for functional leaders and senior stakeholders
• Support the annual planning cycle, including cost centre builds, headcount rollforwards and leadership presentations
• Identify expense risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to business partners
• Track cost savings, Strategic Cost Management initiatives and FTE movement related to organizational changes
• Ensure data quality and drive continuous improvement in reporting and expense processes

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Anaplan, Essbase or similar planning/GL systems
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to summarize large volumes of information into clear insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines, and is flexible to occasionally connect across time zones
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients outside of Québec

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. #LI-Hybrid

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between $50,100.00 CAD - $83,500.00 CAD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

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.

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