Job Description

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis will support Manulife Investment Management (MIM) Public Markets by developing deep institutional knowledge of the business and its financials. This role leads financial analysis and annual planning through robust financial modeling, trend analysis, forecasting, sensitivities, and key performance metrics such as earnings, flows, and AUM. The Manager will deliver high‑quality monthly and quarterly reporting and presentations, leveraging advanced Essbase and Smart View expertise to ensure efficient and accurate financial planning and reporting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Acquire deep institutional knowledge of the Manulife Investment Management (MIM) Private Markets business and its financials

• Build, and maintain financial models to support the evolving needs of the business

• Play a lead role in the financial analysis, forecasting and annual planning for the business, including investigation of trends, model projections, sensitivities, key metrics (e.g. earnings, flows, AUMA), preparation of presentation decks, and ad hoc requests as required

• Prepare high-quality monthly and quarterly reports, dashboards and presentations

• Leverage in-depth Essbase / Smart View and Anaplan knowledge to efficiently produce financial planning and reporting

Required Qualifications:

• 6 to 8 years of related experience including solid understanding of financial reporting and forecasting

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance

• Strong computer skills and an expert proficiency using MS Excel

• Strong verbal and written skills, ability to present to large groups

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a sense of urgency

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or advanced degree highly preferred

• Experience with Essbase/Smartview and Anaplan

• Strong knowledge of Wealth management industry considered a plus

• Proven problem solving and business/financial analysis skills, creative and resourceful in identifying issues and developing solutions

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html

Manulife 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 hr@manulife.com

Referenced Salary Location

Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$92,900.00 CAD - $142,900.00 CAD

Employees 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 hr@manulife.com 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 hr@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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