Financial Analyst

Manulife John Hancock; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is seeking a Financial Analyst to deliver rigorous financial analysis, reporting and data-driven recommendations to the Finance leadership team. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely close processes and insightful commentary to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities include producing standard monthly and quarterly reports, supporting process improvements, and collaborating across divisions to ensure data integrity while adapting to changing priorities and night-shift

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 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.
• Willing to work on night shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce standard monthly and quarterly financial reports according to the close schedule.
• Identify and recommend best practices, process, and controls; update knowledge and skills.
• Actively participate on project teams to ensure tasks meet requirements and deadlines.
• Foster a 'work as one' culture by developing relationships with Divisional Expense teams and others.
• Identify and implement continuous financial process improvements for timeliness and integrity of reporting.
• Understand tasks quickly and deliver within deadlines; prioritize deliverables with guidance.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and applicable feedback.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Power BI

Financial communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Night shift

Self-starter

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Essbase Cubes

Lawson

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 that the 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