Manager, GWAM IT Finance
Manager, GWAM IT Finance
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Job Description
The Manager GWAM IT Finance is a pivotal role within the IT Finance team responsible for overseeing the preparation of consolidated financial reports and analysis acting as a liaison with GWAM Asia handling financial operations and driving transformation activities. This role supports the Global Wealth Asset Management (GWAM) IT function in achieving its financial objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.
Position Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Analysis: Lead the preparation of comprehensive financial reports for GWAM IT ensuring accuracy and consistency across divisions. Conduct in-depth analyses on financial performance and expense management and present regular updates to leadership
Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the Director of GWAM IT Finance in preparing and coordinating forecasts and budgets. Assist with annual financial planning and monthly forecasting for the IT function
Asia Liaison: Act as the primary contact between the GWAM IT Finance team and Asia Finance encouraging strong relationships and supporting financial analysis for regional projects
Financial Management: Perform key financial analyses including budgeting cost-benefit analyses and project financials to support decision-making
Transformation and Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives challenge the status quo and support the Expense Finance in Transformation program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify optimization opportunities
Data Management and Analysis: Use AI and data models to enhance financial analysis and reporting. Handle large volumes of data to generate actionable insights and narratives
Required Qualifications:
Financial planning and analysis experience preferably within an IT function
Solid understanding of business practices tools controls and accounting/audit principles
Excellent analytical problem-solving and financial modeling skills
Understanding AI models and their associated tools is considered an asset
Build and maintain positive relationships with collaborators to support critical initiatives
Standout colleague collaborative self-starter well-organized innovative and possessing strong initiative
Ability to influence others in aligning to a new vision; empower others to accept progress and change
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
Professional designation (MBA/CPA) preferred with 5 years of related experience
When you join our team:
Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team well 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 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 .
Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$86250.00 CAD - $155250.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact 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 for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
