Key Accountabilities:

Own the Operations financial KPI reporting, expense tracking, and Unit Costing, for monthly business reviews and material preparation for executive leadership team.Collaborate closely with Expense and Finance partners on active forecasting of initiative budgets through each budget cycle, scheduling expenditures and analyzing variancesPartner closely with Operations leaders to capture and track progress of macro initiative savings towards, ensuring alignment with margin and digital customer leadership financial objectivesDevelop and capture appropriate narration for finance-driven presentations to communicate key messages and metrics for GWAM OperationsWork across different teams and with all levels of management to form relationships and business knowledgeProvide analytical support and oversee project execution for strategic initiatives as neededOperations and the larger Manulife Operations organizationOversee and propose additional methods to improve against highly visible strategic KPI’s and objectivesManage complexity across a range of issues—prioritize and manage competing initiatives; challenge the status quo and suggest alternative ways of conducting operationsAttract, develop, engage, coach, and retain diverse leadership and talent

Qualifications

Educational qualification in Finance/Accounting or Economics major preferredProfessional designation is an asset (e.g MBA, CPA, CFA)At least 5 years of related business experience gained from financial institutions, corporate development, strategic consulting, investment operations, project management or similar experienceSelf-starter and team player with a high level of initiative, strong work ethic and the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report informationExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills needed to engage with different levels of leadership and effectively influence partnersStrong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PPTResilient delivery mind-set with a strong execution focus

Behaviors

A demonstrated interest and passion for expense managementSelf-directed, organized and works well with complexityWillingness to challenge established practices and seek improvements.Demonstrated leadership, including management and people development skillsFlexible, steady under pressure and willing to switch gearsCollaborative and transparent working styleComfort in leading and influencing without formal authority

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$105,750.00 CAD - $190,350.00 CAD

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.