Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and expense analysis as a Senior Financial Analyst with Manulife in a hybrid Halifax role. Partner with leaders across GWAM Operations.
Reporting to the Director, GWAM Operations Expenses, you will manage financial activities across Global Wealth & Asset Management and the General Account. The role focuses on cost-centre forecasting, variance analysis, annual planning, and decision support. You will collaborate with functional leaders, cost-centre leads, and segment expense teams while using Anaplan and advanced Excel.
Key Responsibilities: Lead monthly forecasting for assigned Operations cost centres
Prepare variance analysis and commentary on results and trends
Support annual planning, headcount rollforwards, and presentations
Identify expense risks,
opportunities, and recommended actions
Track savings initiatives and organizational FTE movement
Requirements: Three to five years of progressive finance or accounting experience
Three-plus years of advanced Excel experience
Solid PowerPoint skills for senior management presentations
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
CPA, CFA, or MBA completed or in progress
Apply your forecasting, reporting, and analytical expertise to strengthen expense management across Manulife’s global wealth operations.