Job Description

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you.

Working Arrangement Hybrid



Reporting to the Director, GWAM Retirement Expenses, within MFC's global Expense Shared Service group, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in supporting GWAM Retirement business finance activities, incorporating actual, forecast, and plan expense reporting and advisory services.

The incumbent will collaborate with the Expense Shared Service team, Retirement, and functional business partners, and possess the ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization. In addition to ongoing business activities, this role provides opportunities to lend your skills and expand your talents, while supporting process improvement initiatives and other expense transformation activities within both GWAM and the overall Expense Shared Service team.

Responsibilities

Provide monthly, quarterly, annual and adhoc expense reporting for business unit and functional leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Key support for the month end close processes; ensure quality of data and develop and maintain accurate and timely reporting which meets the needs of our customers. Provide value-added analysis along with clear and concise commentary on results for our customers.

Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of the accounting for expenses including company policies and sufficient business knowledge to be able to verify and analyze information under review.

Develop strong processes for preparation of robust expense forecasts to support management decision making.

Participate in the annual budget process, working with business partners to develop budgets for specific areas of responsibility, and supporting business unit level review.

Support internal and external audit requests

Use appropriate judgment in dealing with unexpected issues and requests, demonstrating an ability to prioritize work, and balance resource requirements to achieve solutions.

Continue to improve processes for higher efficiency and effectiveness, adapting to change and streamlining processes as new tools and technology are introduced.

What motivates you?

You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.

You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.

You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.

You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.

You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.

You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) with 5+ years of relevant experience in progressive accounting roles.

University degree in business, finance or equivalent.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence effectively.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently, particularly in the area of using sound, independent judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Results oriented, able to manage expectations, work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Excellent customer focus and commitment to quality.

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

Solid analytical and technical capability - ability to assimilate/summarize a large amount of information from multiple sources and present in a value-added form for senior management.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications quickly.

Essbase, Anaplan and Lawson knowledge (or other complex GL package) would be an asset.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and benefits packages.

A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.

A focus on growing your career path with us.

Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.

Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.

Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.

Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.

Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.

Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

Every career at Manulife/John Hancock provides the opportunity to learn new skills and move your career forward. Ready to make an impact somewhere? What are you waiting for? Apply today.

About John Hancock and Manulife

John Hancock is a unit of Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. We operate primarily as John Hancock in the United States, and Manulife globally, including Canada, Asia and Europe. We provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. Assets under management and administration by Manulife and its subsidiaries were CAD$1.3 trillion (US$1.1 trillion) as of June 30, 2021. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as MFC on the TSX, NYSE, and PSE, and under 945 on the SEHK. Manulife can be found at .

One of the largest life insurers in the United States, John Hancock supports more than 10 million Americans with a broad range of financial products, including , , , , and . Additional information about John Hancock may be found at .

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 .