Strategic FP&A & Expense Leader - Asia

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife seeks an experienced Director of FP&A and Expense Management to lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Asia functions. The role partners with senior leaders to provide timely insights, strengthen governance, and support strategic decision-making across the region.

Responsibilities include consolidating submissions, delivering Asia IS Quarterly Review, driving process improvements, and mentoring regional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• CA/CPA or equivalent qualification with at least 10 years FP&A and accounting experience.
• Experience in life insurance industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead consolidation and review submissions from units; provide insights to senior management.
• Develop and deliver Asia Division IS Quarterly Review with focused commentary.
• Improve analysis and reporting through standardized processes.
• Partner with Group Office to align FP&A and reporting requirements.
• Guide BU IS budgets and forecasts; address material issues with regional teams.
• Lead strategic expense-management projects aligned with Asia priorities.
• Oversee financial and scenario analyses to support decisions.

Skills

Strategic finance partner

Leadership (regional/matrix)

Stakeholder management

Communication (English & Chinese)

Education

Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting

CA/CPA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Hyperion Essbase

Job description

Manulife seeks an experienced Director of FP&A and Expense Management to lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Asia functions. The role partners with senior leaders to provide timely insights, strengthen governance, and support strategic decision-making across the region.

Responsibilities include consolidating submissions, delivering Asia IS Quarterly Review, driving process improvements, and mentoring regional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights.