Manulife

Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Processes – Transformation

Manulife

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Waterloo • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$70,500 - CA$117,500 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Contribute to the successful completion of projects & initiatives which impact Canada Finance & Operations teams
  • Participate in and lead the various stages of projects from a Finance standpoint, including: information gathering; impact assessment; issuing Call for Resources (CFRs) to Finance teams; leading & participating in Working Group meetings; supporting documentation of key artifacts such as accounting models, requirements, test cases; and raising issues, risks and control deficiencies in a timely and accurate manner
  • Manage testing plans and execution for Finance teams
  • Have a curious demeanour- ask questions, challenge the status quo, get in touch with stakeholders/ business partners to learn about their processes, proactively raise risks before they become issues
  • Maintain a strong risk-based approach by ensuring that solutions are crafted with controls and risk-mitigation at the forefront, but also recognizing that an MVP approach is needed to complete projects and deliver results
  • Have a strong sense of accountability and fully own all aspects of your project/ task (follow-ups, approaching deadlines, issue resolutions)
  • Ability to Think Big and beyond immediate asks by helping implement operational improvements and key controls within Finance processes

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years in finance or accounting, ideally with some experience on projects
  • University degree in accounting, actuarial science, finance, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Innovative thinker who influences and challenges the status quo to improve processes
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with ability to collaborate effectively
  • Flexible, change‑oriented team player who can manage several priorities
  • Curious, motivated self‑starter committed to learning new tools, technology, and AI capabilities
  • CPA highly preferred
  • Familiarity or knowledge of agile, project management processes, process improvement methodologies and tools is a key asset
  • Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset; proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec if the successful candidate is in Quebec
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance coverage
  • Adoption/surrogacy and 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 time off including holidays, vacation, personal and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financeaccountinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject managementprocess improvementrisk managementtesting plansdocumentationMVP approach
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationflexibilitychange orientationcuriositymotivationaccountabilityinnovative thinkinginfluencing
Certifications
CPA