Senior Financial Systems Analyst

Manulife; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Ontario is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Analyst to optimize financial software solutions and enhance data accuracy. You will collaborate with teams to analyze financial data and implement system improvements. The ideal candidate has a degree in MIS or Computer Science, with 5+ years of relevant experience, and is fully bilingual in English and French. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive salary range of CAD 68,775.00 to CAD 114,625.00.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Consultant/Programmer/Analyst role.
• Experience with data integration using ETL methods.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial data and generate insightful reports.
• Collaborate with partners to develop technical specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues.

Skills

IBM Planning Analytics (PA)

PowerBI

SQL

VBA

Education

University Degree with MIS or Computer Science

Job description

Overview

Join us at Manulife and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, where your efforts will directly enhance our success and empower you to make impactful decisions that advance our financial solutions.

Position: Senior Financial Systems Analyst — optimize financial software solutions to enhance data accuracy, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with internal policies. You will work with multi-functional teams to analyze complex financial data, generate insightful reports, and implement system improvements that align with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners to translate business requirements into technical specifications, developing PowerBI and FP&A models. Ensure robust design through rigorous testing for performance and scalability, adhering to best practices.
• Offer expert data consultation and support user acceptance testing to ensure application changes meet user requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and the IS department to align reporting needs and resolve customer service issues professionally.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues, communicate findings, and provide after-hours support to ensure system reliability as needed.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow change management procedures to ensure systematic updates and minimize disruptions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree with MIS major or Computer Science degree or comparable education with 5+ years of experience in a Consultant/Programmer/Analyst type role.
• Superior knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (PA), PowerBI, SQL, and VBA.
• Extensive data integration experience using Extract, Transform, Load (ETL).
• Strong business sense with ability to communicate complex concepts and results in a clear and concise manner (both written and verbal).
• Talent to inspire, engage and provide guidance to team and to business clientele.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Azure Environments and Change Management.
• Initiative to explore innovative ideas coupled with the ability to motivate others to accept progress and change.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within agreed SLA.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills used to foster customer trust.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, particularly when using sound, independent judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Fully bilingual (English/French): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

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. Learn more at https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Equal Opportunity

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that reflects the customers we serve. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and administer all practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by law.

We provide reasonable accommodations in the application process. To request an accommodation, contact [e-mail].

Salary Location and Working Arrangement

Referenced Salary Location: Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between CAD 68,775.00 and CAD 114,625.00. If applying outside the primary location, contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. Actual salary will vary based on market conditions, geography and job-related factors. Eligible employees may participate in incentive programs.

Benefits include health, dental, mental health, vision, disability, life and AD&D insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For U.S. applications, contact [e-mail] for U.S.-specific PTO information.