{"id":3706349,"url":"https://alion.io/job/manulife-senior-financial-analyst-5","title":"Senior Financial Analyst","company":{"id":6650,"name":"Manulife","domain":"manulife.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/manulife","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":91,"open_postings":103,"ghost_share":0.019,"stale_share":0.184,"repost_share":0.184,"time_to_fill_p50_days":28,"computed_at":"2026-11-05T05:54:30Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Quebec, Canada","Toronto, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-03T21:10:06Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-03","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T10:16:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Manulife's Investment Division runs the Company’s General Fund on-balance sheet assets (GA) and through Manulife Investment Management, handles assets for clients and investment funds in markets around the world. The division manages a broad range of investments including public and private bonds, public and private equities, mortgages, real estate, oil and gas, infrastructure, timberland, farmland and asset allocation strategies. The division has a physical presence in key international financial centres, including Canada, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom, Australia and throughout South-East Asia. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Every member of our team contributes to a supportive environment where we celebrate achievements and take pride in the impact we make together.\nAt Manulife, our values are the foundation of everything we do. We are driven by a deep commitment to our customers (“Obsess about customers”), empowered by collaboration (“Get it done together”), and anchored in accountability (“Own it”). We lead with empathy and integrity (“Share your humanity” and “Do the right thing”), while continuously challenging the status quo to drive bold, forward-thinking solutions (“Think big”). These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to make a meaningful impact every day.\nPosition Responsibilities\nReporting to the Director of financial reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for.\n\nPrepare and analyze annual and interim financial statements for investment funds in accordance with IFRS, NI 81-106 and G2 CLHIA guidelines; ensuring completeness and accuracy within tight deadlines.\nCompile and maintain supporting documentation to substantiate financial disclosures and audit requirements.\nIdentify and resolve errors, omissions, and inconsistencies in financial data.\nPrepare journal entries with comprehensive qualitative and quantitative support.\nMaintain a strong understanding of control frameworks and associated risks to ensure data integrity and compliance.\nConduct annual reviews and updates of process documentation to reflect current practices and regulatory changes.\nProvide recommendations for process and system improvements, driving efficiency and standardization.\nServe as a subject matter expert in financial reporting for investment division projects, offering insights and guidance on accounting implications.\nStay current with accounting standards and regulatory frameworks, including IFRS, IFIC, NI 81-106, CLHIA G2, and OSFI requirements.\nInterpret and summarize accounting guidelines to support decision-making and ensure compliance.\nPrepare and deliver data and reports for corporate-level segregated funds reporting, ensuring accuracy and relevance.\nContribute to the team’s strategic objectives by aligning financial reporting practices with organizational goals.\nChampion a culture of innovation by consistently seeking new ways to improve financial reporting processes, tools, and methodologies.\nThink outside the box to identify unconventional solutions that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder value.\nChallenge the status quo by questioning legacy practices and proposing forward-thinking alternatives aligned with industry best practices.\nActively contribute to a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptability in the face of change.\nCollaborate effectively with stakeholders within and outside the division, fostering alignment and transparency.\nParticipate actively in team projects, contributing to shared goals and promoting a positive, inclusive work environment.\nWork independently with external auditors on assigned tasks, facilitating the audit of financial statements and resolving queries efficiently.\nRequired Qualifications\nOver 5 years of exposure in preparing audited financial statements and managing investment fund operations, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.\nCPA designation, demonstrating a solid foundation in accounting principles and professional standards.\nDeep interest in the investment industry, with a growing understanding of fund structures and market dynamics.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerApps, and automation tools.\nProven track record of driving operational efficiencies and implementing robust financial controls.\nDemonstrates strong analytical thinking and curiosity to deeply understand operational challenges and constraints.\nOperates independently with sound judgment, while remaining aligned with team goals and collaborative priorities.\nCommunicates ideas and recommendations clearly and persuasively, with sensitivity to stakeholder perspectives.\nMaintains a high level of efficiency and consistently meets deadlines, even in fast-paced environments.\nShows flexibility and commitment by adapting to peak periods and contributing extra effort when needed.\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with fund accounting systems such as FundSuite ARC and MPower is a strong asset.\n\nPrior audit experience is a plus, contributing to a strong compliance and risk management mindset.\nBilingualism in French is an asset, enhancing communication in a national context.\nWhen you join our team:\nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.\nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.\nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\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. 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 .\nReferenced Salary Location\nMontreal, QuebecWorking Arrangement\nHybridSalary range is expected to be between\n$71,475.00 CAD - $119,125.00 CADEmployees 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  for the salary range for your location.\nManulife 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  for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.\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. 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