Reporting to the AVP of Functional Expenses, the Manager, Expenses will be supporting the finance activities for Finance business partners. The Manager responsibilities will include delivery of monthly expense results, contributing to the final leader plan/forecast, and helping the achievement of expense results. The incumbent will possess the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support to functions for forecasting and budget processes. This includes assistance in the consolidation of various cost centers across multiple business divisions.

• Responsible for preparing complete and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual expense analysis for the function.

• Support close processes to ensure predictable and accurate reporting

• Present ongoing and ad hoc analysis, history and future, to senior management across the Finance functions. Provide technical leadership on financial analysis

• Provide analysis within the closed loop process, while communicating with business partners using the primary drivers of expense changes or variances (e.g., volumes, services, savings, etc.).

• Prepare monthly commentary for functional and business unit or segment reporting

• Support financial oversight and validation of project business cases. Provide ongoing support of required project reporting to management.

• Continue to improve processes for higher efficiency and effectiveness, adapting to change and streamlining systems and processes.

• Identify and assist with the implementation of enhancements to the financial reporting process.

• Building financial models used for key decision-making projects

• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior associates

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance, and a Master’s in Finance or a Master’s in Business Administration.

• 7-12 years of financial analysis experience working at a senior level

• Proven experience in collaborating effectively with senior management

• Strong verbal and written skills, ability to present to large groups. Able to communicate results horizontally and vertically

• Enable decision making by effectively analyzing business drivers and constraints and present alternative solutions to address problems and opportunities

• Proven problem solving and business/financial analysis skills, creative and resourceful in identifying issues and developing solutions

• Exceptional attention to detail with an ability to analyze data in a meaningful way

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team environment

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate complex processes and projects with a sense of urgency

• Possess strong ability to draft financial reporting narratives

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or advanced degree highly preferred

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.

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.