Business Intelligence Manager
Job Summary
Were looking for a seasoned Business Intelligence Manager who is passionate about connecting data to business outcomes and crafting compelling stories that inspire action. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in analytics excels at transforming complex data into executive-ready insights and demonstrates a natural curiosity and collaborative spirit. You excel in highly collaborative environments partnering closely with diverse stakeholders while also valuing the autonomy to lead work end-to-end. You bring a trusted advisor approach combining analytical rigor and influence to deliver a partnership that is outstanding across teams.
Position Responsibilities:
Business Intelligence & Strategy
Own the delivery of performance reporting and executive-ready insights.
Translate business questions into measurable metrics and analysis highlighting trends drivers risks and opportunities.
Lead structured analyses to find opportunities operational improvements and efficiency initiatives.
Develop executive-ready recommendations arguments and strategic frameworks to inform critical decisions.
Performance Transformation & Operational Excellence
Conduct end-to-end assessments of business processes to identify performance gaps and value-creation opportunities.
Design and lead transformation initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in productivity cost efficiency and scalability.
Establish performance management mechanisms to sustain results.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching for analysts (or operate as a player-coach depending on team structure) setting clear expectations for quality timelines and accountability.
Build strong relationships across stakeholders to manage intake prioritize work and ensure clear ownership.
Communicate complex findings in a simple compelling way for leaders and diverse audiences.
Required Qualifications:
5 years of experience in business intelligence management consulting analytics or related roles.
Strong experience delivering end-to-end reporting and insights
Self-starter and ability to independently lead analytics projects from ideation to impact.
Strong storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex data into simple compelling narratives.
Demonstrates curiosity by actively exploring data to identify root causes and emerging opportunities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills including quantitative modeling and data synthesis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in finance accounting or operations analytics.
Familiarity with enterprise data environments and data governance guidelines.
Experience in a large matrixed organization (e.g. financial services or insurance) is an asset.
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 distributed 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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Referenced Salary Location
Toronto OntarioWorking Arrangement
Salary range is expected to be between
$92900.00 CAD - $142900.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.
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
Key Skills
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.