Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses

Manulife Global Wealth and Asset Management (GWAM) Operations Expenses is looking for a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. Reporting to the Director, GWAM Operations Expenses, you will handle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for GWAM Operations across Global Wealth & Asset Management and the General Account. You will work closely with functional leaders, cost centre leads and the segment expense teams, and your analysis will help them manage costs and make informed decisions. In return, you'll gain broad exposure to a global business, regular interaction with senior leaders, and the chance to strengthen how expense management is delivered. **Position 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 **Required Qualifications:** * 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 **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience with Anaplan, Essbase or similar planning/GL systems * Strong analytical skills, with the ability to summarize large volumes of information into clear insights * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels * Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines, and is flexible to occasionally connect across time zones * Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients outside of Québec ***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. #LI-Hybrid The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. **About Manulife and John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, h