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Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses at Manulife

Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses

Manulife · CA

3 days ago

Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses

Manulife · CA

3 days ago
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About the Role

Handle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for GWAM Operations across Global Wealth & Asset Management and the General Account. Work closely with functional leaders, cost centre leads, and segment expense teams to help them manage costs and make informed decisions. Gain broad exposure to a global business, regular interaction with senior leaders, and strengthen expense management delivery.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Anaplan
  • Essbase
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Analytical skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Bilingualism (English and French)

Location

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics
  • Professional designation or advanced degree (CPA, CFA or MBA), completed or in progress

Salary/Compensations

  • $50,100.00 CAD - $83,500.00 CAD

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy benefits
  • Wellness benefits
  • Employee/family assistance plans
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Pension plan
  • Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
  • Financial education resources
  • Financial counseling resources
  • Holidays
  • Vacation days
  • Personal days
  • Sick days
  • Statutory leaves of absence

About the Company

  • Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) Operations Expenses is looking for a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.
  • We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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 hr@manulife.com.