Financial Analyst, WAM FP&A Asia

The position is accountable for providing accurate, timely, and relevant monthly, quarterly and annual financial data production, reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting to different stakeholders of the Global Wealth and Asset Management & General Account (GWAM & GA) Finance Financial Planning & Analysis – Asia team.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for consolidating, analyzing, and synthesizing large amount of financial and non-financial information from various data sources and stakeholders
• Prepares high-quality monthly and quarterly reports, dashboards and presentations in a timely and organized fashion catered to the needs of the different stakeholders of Global WAM & GA Finance - Financial Planning and Analysis Asia
• Prepares Monthly/Quarterly Management Decks, WAM MIS Report, Quarterly Forecasts from different countries within Asia, Sales commentaries, Value of Flows and others
• Prepares and maintains templates of report packages, highlight key issues, and actively look for resolution
• Supports the annual consolidated planning process, including investigation of trends, model projections, sensitivities, metrics and preparation of presentation decks
• Initiates improvements by exploring, identifying, and implementing reporting, analysis, and process solutions
• Works closely with the Hong Kong business unit, Global Stakeholders and teammates to ensure a smooth reporting and planning process, assisting in ad hoc requests as needed
• Participates in team cross-training to establish back-up and improvement of processes handled

Required Qualifications:

• University graduate in Accounting/Finance, professional certifications such as CPA, CMA or CFA is a plus but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in a finance role, Wealth and Asset Management industry experience an asset
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Working experience in Advanced Excel spreadsheet, Power BI and Anaplan
• Knowledge of IFRS tools (SmartView-Essbase, Lawson) and eFinance is preferred
• Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of the business environment and financial reporting structure to provide value-added analysis
• Experience in Finance transformation is a plus
• Must be willing to work on a hybrid arrangement in Quezon City on a a dayshift schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Good communication and presentation skills; ability to succinctly engage with business partners and team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders including mid-level managers
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and results to diverse business and technical audiences
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-performing and collaborative team environment while managing multiple, constantly changing priorities and ad-hoc requests
• Proactive approach to continuous improvements and a positive "can-do" attitude
• Ability to identify and investigate complex issues and recommend actionable 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.

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.

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