Senior Financial Analyst, GWAM Operations Expenses

Manulife

. Lead the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned Operations cost centres, including Anaplan updates and gathering expense and FTE input from business partners .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeHalifax • CanadaSenior💰 CA$50,100 - CA$83,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong focus on data quality and continuous improvement. Proficient in stakeholder management and presenting insights to senior leadership, leveraging advanced analytical skills and tools like Anaplan.

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Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingAdvanced ExcelAnaplan

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisVariance AnalysisCost ManagementData Quality AssuranceExpense TrackingHeadcount PlanningAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsBudget ManagementForecasting Techniques

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceTime ManagementFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AnaplanEssbaseExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFAMBA

Industry Keywords

Global Wealth ManagementAsset ManagementMultinational OrganizationCost Centre ManagementFinancial Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly forecasting cycle for assigned Operations cost centres, including Anaplan updates and gathering expense and FTE input from business partners
Prepare month-end variance analysis and concise commentary on results, trends and key metrics for functional leaders and senior stakeholders
Support the annual planning cycle, including cost centre builds, headcount rollforwards and leadership presentations
Identify expense risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to business partners
Track cost savings, Strategic Cost Management initiatives and FTE movement related to organizational changes
Ensure data quality and drive continuous improvement in reporting and expense processes
Work closely with functional leaders, cost centre leads and segment expense teams
Handle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for GWAM Operations across Global Wealth & Asset Management and the General Account

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally in a large multinational organization
3+ years of advanced Excel experience
Strong PowerPoint skills for presenting results to senior management
University degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or Economics
Professional designation or advanced degree (CPA, CFA or MBA), completed or in progress
Experience with Anaplan, Essbase or similar planning/GL systems preferred
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
Flexibility to occasionally connect across time zones
Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset; if the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients outside Québec

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible environment supporting learning, growth, well-being and inclusion
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance coverage
Adoption/surrogacy benefits
Wellness benefits
Employee/family assistance plans
Retirement savings plans, including pension
Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
Financial education and counseling resources
Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
Statutory leaves of absence
Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance