Senior Financial Analyst
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Posted on:
17-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Canadian IT Finance team provides financial advice and comprehensive reporting for Canadian IT supporting the CIO and leadership team. Managing $1.8 billion in annual IT expenses across five global segments the team handles a complex expense base involving over 12000 FTEs 1500 applications and 500 vendors. Reporting to the Director of Canada Operations & IT Finance the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting IT Shared Services and conducting FP&A analysis and reporting for the Canadian IT Function. This role requires fostering strong relationships within the team and supporting initiative spending and project allocations for the Canada Segment.
Position Responsibilities:
Produce financial reports and analyses for Canadian IT Shared Services including the monthly operating report while tracking budget progress forecast targets and expense/FTE savings
Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes including project allocations for the IT function. - Conduct ongoing financial analysis for Canada IT Shared Services covering targeted expenses cost-benefit analyses vendor assessments and staffing models
Provide financial analysis for central initiatives within the IT Strategy team
Continuously improve processes to enhance efficiency and information quality in financial reporting.
Support the implementation of the Expense Finance in Transformation (ExFit) program providing input on its direction and impact on the IT Finance team
Required Qualifications:
Possess a professional accounting designation (CPA CA CGA CMA) with over 3 years of financial planning and analysis experience
Strong knowledge of business practices controls and accounting/audit principles with a preference for expertise in IT function capitalization and project accounting
Demonstrate forward-thinking leadership with advanced analytical problem-solving and financial modeling skills
Effective at multitasking prioritizing and meeting deadlines while being flexible self-motivated and a critical thinker
Skilled in building relationships and negotiating with senior collaborators with excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in accounting systems (IFRS SmartView PowerBI preferred) and strong in project management
Collaborative teammate dedicated to transparency innovation and continuous improvement
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
Halifax Nova ScotiaWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$68775.00 CAD - $114625.00 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:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Manulife is a leading financial services group. We provide financial advice, insurance, as well as wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions.
