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identify data gaps and inconsistencies.\nSupport inventory and materials mapping where applicable.\nPrepare and clean data inputs for Power BI and broader P&P reporting.\nSupport data validation, quality checking, and documentation of assumptions and sources.\nDocument manual reporting processes and contribute to improvement and automation ideas.\nSupport coordination tracking and fact-gathering across the P&P function.\nHelp organize and structure information so it can be reused for reporting, analysis, and operational decision-making.\nTarget Student Profile\n Year of study: 3rd or 4th year undergraduate (or equivalent co-op / intern student).\nPreferred programs:Business Analytics\nFinance\nData Analytics\nAccounting\nOperations Management\nBusiness Administration\nInformation Systems\nIndustrial Engineering / Process Improvement\nRelated business, analytics, or operations program\n\nStrong Excel skills and comfort working with structured data.\nStrong attention to detail and analytical mindset.\nInterest in finance, operations, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.\nExposure to Power BI or similar dashboard / reporting tools is preferred but not mandatory.\nNon-Negotiables\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills.\nComfort working with multiple data sources, including vendor data, invoices, and operational data.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to validate accuracy of data.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and follow internal data-handling standards.\nStrong communication skills, including a willingness to ask clarifying questions.\nSupervision and Coaching Model\nPrimary hiring manager and day-to-day supervisor: Tadios Abebe, Manager, P&P Financial Operations.\nSecondary support and exposure: Across P&P leadership, including:Production Operations\nVendor & Production Operations\nVendor Governance\nHead of P&P\n\nAligned with Manulife’s intern / co-op program expectations, including coaching, structured feedback, performance evaluation, and student development.\nRegular check-ins with the manager to support development and progress.\nSkills and Competencies to Be Developed\nTechnical and analytical\nData collection, data cleanup, and structured data design\nExcel-based analysis and reconciliation\nData cataloging and reference table development\nPower BI / dashboard data preparation\nData validation and quality assurance\nBusiness and operational\nUnderstanding of Print & Post operations and vendor-supported production processes\nExposure to financial reporting, cost tracking, and invoice validation concepts\nProcess documentation and issue identification\nProfessional and soft skills\nStakeholder communication\nCritical thinking and asking effective clarifying questions\nDocumentation discipline\nTime management and prioritization\nWorking with ambiguity\nCollaboration across Finance, Operations, Vendor Governance, and business partners\nExpected Outcomes / Deliverables\nBy the end of the term, the student should produce:\nA structured P&P data catalog covering applications, vendors, document types, materials, and key reporting inputs.\nVendor-to-application and vendor-to-document mapping tables.\n Inventory / material mapping tables (where applicable).\nCleaned, validated data files that can support Power BI reporting and financial analysis.\nA documented summary of data gaps, naming inconsistencies, missing fields, and validation issues.\nA summary of manual reporting processes and recommended areas for simplification or automation.\nA short final summary or presentation of work completed, findings, issues, and recommendations.\nWhy This Role Exists\nThe P&P function is moving toward a stronger, more structured operating model for 2027, including better financial reporting, vendor visibility, Power BI reporting, and improved data quality. This role provides meaningful, hands-on support to help convert fragmented data into structured, usable information that can be relied on for reporting, reconciliation, vendor management, and operational decision-making.\nThe role also gives the student practical exposure to finance, operations, vendor management, and transformation work in a real-world environment.\nSalary range is expected to be between:\n$54,600.00 CAD - $76,050 CAD\nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\nWe use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife 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.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt 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.\nIt is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. 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