Regional Actuarial Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation Lead
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Job Summary
We are seeking a visionary and execution-oriented Regional Actuarial Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation Lead to drive a multi-year FP&A and actuarial modernization agenda across the businesses in Asia segment of Manulife. This is a pivotal regional role responsible for reimagining how actuarial insights financial planning forecasting and analytics come together to support strategic decision-making in a complex multi-market life insurance business.
You will lead the end-to-end transformation of actuarial modelling planning projection and forecasting processes technology platforms and reporting capabilities building a future-ready actuarial FP&A ecosystem that is digitally enabled efficient and insight-led.
This role is ideal for a senior actuarial professional who brings deep insurance actuarial expertise and a passion for transforming operations at scale.
Position Responsibilities
Actuarial & FP&A Transformation Leadership
Lead the strategic roadmap and execution of actuarial and FP&A transformation across Asia marketscovering actuarial modelling core earnings new business value metrics forecasting strategic and business planning.
Ensure strong alignment with Group Finance Transformation Global FP&A roadmap and regional business priorities.
Oversee integrated workstreams including Earnings/ Revenue New business metrics Operating Model Design and Modernization
Identify and manage dependencies transformation risks and change impacts ensuring seamless execution across markets.
Analytics Modelling & Insight Generation
Drive development of analytical frameworks and financial/actuarial models that enhance performance insights strategic planning and forward-looking projections.
Translate complex actuarial drivers into clear actionable business insights for senior executives.
Leverage scenario modelling to support strategic decisions including product economics market dynamics and portfolio optimization.
Future-State Operating Model & Process Excellence
Redesign planning forecasting and actuarial reporting processes to maximize value creation efficiency control and insight generation.
Build repeatable scalable processes that enhance transparency timeliness and accuracy of actuarial and financial outputs.
Define and embed new operating models for collaboration between Finance Actuarial business and transformation teams.
Digital Enablement & Technology Integration
Champion the deployment and optimization of FP&A tools and platforms as the enterprise-wide planning and actuarial projection platform.
Partner closely with the regional/local actuarial teams to enhance model design calculations scenario analysis and workflow automation.
Drive integration with Power BI advanced analytics tools and data pipelines to enable real-time insights and automated reporting.
Promote and support automation using technologies to streamline actuarialfinancial processes.
Capability Building & Change Management
Lead upskilling and adoption programs for actuarial and FP&A teams in new tools technologies and ways of working.
Partner across Asia markets to embed sustainable actuarial processes post-implementation.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement data-driven decision-making and digital-first mindset.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Build strong relationships across Group Asia and BU leadership teams across actuarial finance Chang and transformation and distribution.
Prepare and present governance materials for SteerCos and regional leadership forums.
Serve as the key regional transformation spokesperson for actuarialFP&A integration and modernization.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in actuarial science or related field; Fellowship / Actuarial qualification strongly preferred.
10 years of actuarial experience within the life insurance industry with clear exposure to valuation projection modelling business planning or financial reporting.
Proven success driving actuarial or finance transformation programs including operating model redesign model development/enhancement and system implementation.
Strong knowledge of life insurance metrics including IFRS 17 earnings/ revenue reserves NBV capital metrics and actuarial cashflow dynamics.
Experience working with multi-market stakeholders external consultants and transformation teams.
Minimum 5 years collaborating with FP&A teams on planning forecasting and analysis.
Technical Skills
Skilled in business requirements gathering target operating model design and testing/validation of actuarial-financial systems.
Hands-on experience with Anaplan model building or actuarial planning use cases (Preferred)
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership
Actuarial & Insurance Expertise
Analytics & Insight Generation
Digital Transformation Mindset
Process Excellence
Stakeholder Influence & Executive Communication
Collaboration & Team Leadership
Why This Role Is Unique
Shape the future of actuarial FP&A integration in one of the fastest-growing insurance regions globally.
Drive a multi-year transformation journey backed by executive sponsorship and significant investment.
Influence strategy across markets and functionsimpacting both financial performance and operational excellence.
Lead modernization using cutting-edge tools (Anaplan automation advanced analytics) and next-generation processes.
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 .
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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.
