Financial Analyst

Manulife; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife Financial Corporation is seeking a Financial Analyst to deliver analysis, accounting, and recommendations to the Finance leadership team in Manila. The role involves collecting, preparing, and interpreting accounting and financial data to support business operations and decision making.

The incumbent will produce monthly/ quarterly reports, identify best practices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvements in reporting timeliness and data integrity.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, or business management is required.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to collaborate effectively.
• Results-oriented with ability to manage tight timelines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Produce standard monthly and quarterly financial reports according to the close schedule.
• Identify and recommend best practices, processes, and controls.
• Participate on project teams to ensure tasks meet requirements and deadlines.
• Develop strong relationships with Divisional Expense teams and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous financial process improvements for timely, accurate reporting.
• Provide relevant analysis with commentary and discuss results with customers.

Skills

Customer focus

Independent work

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Night shift

Team collaboration

Power BI

MS Office

Education

University degree in accounting, finance, or business management

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Essbase Cubes

Lawson

Job description

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst would be responsible for utilizing general finance expertise to provide analysis, accounting, and recommendations to the Finance leadership team. The incumbent is responsible for the collection, preparation and interpretation of accounting, financial data and other performance metrics related to key aspects of business operations. Developing a thorough understanding of this information is critical.

Position Responsibilities:

• Produce standard monthly and quarterly financial reports according to the close schedule. Ensure thatthe quality and accuracy of data, reconciliations and journal entries are completed as required.

• Identify and recommend best practices, process, and controls. Demonstrate commitment toward continuously updating knowledge and skills.

• Actively participate on project teams to ensure tasks meet requirements and deadlines.

• Foster a “work as one” culture by developing strong relationships with Divisional Expense teams and other teams that we work with on a regular basis.

• Responsible for identifying and implementing continuous financial process improvements that positively impact the timeliness and integrity of financial reporting and data.

• Quickly understand the tasks assigned and achieves results within assigned deadlines. Prioritizes deliverables in support of team goals with guidance.

• Demonstrates commitment towards continuously updating knowledge and skills while incorporating feedback.

• Must be able to provide relevant analysis with commentaries and hold discussions with various customers.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in accounting, finance, or business management

• Excellent customer focus and commitment to quality

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, using sound, independent judgment, problem solving and analytical skills

• Resilient and adaptable, with effective collaboration skills

• Results-oriented, can work under tight timelines and manage competing priorities

• Proficiency with MS Applications (including Office & Power BI) with ability to learn new applications quickly

• Strong business acumen with ability to communicate financial concepts and results in a clear, concise, easy to understand manner (verbal & written)

• Willing to work on night shift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recognized accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA or CA) is a plus but not required.

• Knowledge of Essbase Cubes and Lawson is an asset

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. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is 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 [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Requirements: