Manager, Finance, Global Workiva COE & Projects

The Manager Finance Global Workiva COE & Projects reporting to the AVP Financial Reporting and Projects is responsible for managing Workiva-related activities to ensure effective adoption and usage within the global finance organization. The incumbent is a key member of the Global Workiva COE team which plays a critical part in Finance transformation by leading the adoption of Wdesk reporting along with implementation of Wdata as a foundational layer for reporting and disclosures. The COE collaborates with end-users and the IT function to ensure successful and sustainable Workiva implementations across the Company.

Position Responsibilities:

Global User Enablement & Change Management

• Lead global enablement for Finance users; develop training technical guidance documentation and best practices.

• Serve as a change leader building confidence and capability across the Finance function regarding the use of Workiva.

• For implementations:

  • Assist in translating business requirements into scalable Wdesk and Wdata solutions.

  • Partner with IT on data sourcing and connectivity while maintaining Finance ownership of data quality and reporting outcomes.

  • Define standards for data linking documentation and data usage where relevant with emphasis on consistency and standardization

Wdata Strategy & Data Enablement

• Drive adoption of Wdata to enable controlled data ingestion transformation and validation.

• Support the design and rollout of Wdata as the single trusted source for data sets used across reports and disclosures.

• Establish data governance practices within Wdata including ownership controls and documentation.

• For implementations:

  • Partner with Finance IT and data teams to ensure scalable auditable and well-controlled data pipelines.

  • Reduce manual inputs and data manipulation by using data-driven workflows.

Center of Excellence Management

• Serve as a subject matter expert for both Wdesk and Wdata features and capabilities.

• Stay current on platform developments and new features.

• Manage relationships with critical collaborators outside of formal authority.

• Report on status against milestones benefits challenges and lessons learned for initiative progress tracking.

• Foster culture of ownership curiosity and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in finance accounting information technology business technology management MIS or a related field.

• 5 years of experience in finance accounting financial reporting information technology business technology management MIS or data architecture.

• Experience in data-enabled Finance transformation reporting modernization or data management initiatives.

• Solid ability to translate Finance requirements into scalable data and reporting solutions.

• Superb attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge finance data and technology.

• Strong data mentality (data quality governance and outcomes).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workiva in a Finance or reporting environment.

• Experience implementing or scaling Wdata or similar Finance data platforms.

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

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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.