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Working Arrangement
Job Description
The opportunity
Canadian Division Integrated Financial Solutions (CDIFS) is a customer-focused team that provides professional, technical and operational support to the Canadian Segment Finance function. The team analyzes, develops and maintains efficient, cost effective and controlled systems solutions for Finance using Manulife's enterprise-wide tools. CDIFS plays a role in divisional financial control oversight, and supports projects and initiatives to develop, enhance and monitor finance systems and applications.
Reporting to the Manager, Integrated Accounting Solutions (IAS), the Intermediate Financial Systems Analyst is responsible for analysis, creation and development of technology based analytical and reporting solutions. The Intermediate Analyst will support applications that are critical to Finance. The incumbent will also be required to perform interviews with contacts from multiple groups within Finance to understand complex requirements and develop automated tools and reports using advanced programming / reporting tools. The incumbent will inspire team members with a positive attitude and collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
Systems Management & Support
- Update SAS, SQL, VBA and C# scripts/programs to support Canadian Finance
- applications/processes.
- Experience with updating Alteryx, Power Query and Power BI report / process automations
- Troubleshoot production server related issues.
- Coordinate with all other technical teams on data and server related updates
- Maintain the standards of the CDIFS Service Level Agreement with business units and Finance clients.
- Support team members within work area to ensure timely and effective implementation of change initiatives.
- System documentation is continuously updated to reflect new changes
- Provide after-hours support when required in exceptional circumstances.
Application Development
- Analyze business requirements, define scope and design software solutions/reports
- Develop, test and deploy application enhancements into production environment
- Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Steady State support.
Continuous Improvement
- Play a significant role in achieving process improvement goals and best practices in Finance.
- Look for and analyze reporting problems/process inefficiencies autonomously.
- Demonstrate commitment towards continuously updating knowledge and skills.
Customer Service
- Resolve customer service issues and escalate to leader when appropriate
- Identify and recommend refinements and improvements to service offerings
- Investigate system users inquiries / concerns
- Build effective relationships and establish a prominent level of credibility within CDIFS
What motivates you?
- You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
- You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
- You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
- You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
- You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
- You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What we are looking for
- BCom with MIS major or Computer Science degree or comparable education with 2+ years of experience in a
- Consultant/Programmer/Analyst
- In-depth knowledge and experience in programming tools (SAS, SQL, Visual Basic (VBA), C#)
- Experience with Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI and Power Query
- Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access)
- Experience with Mainframe is an asset
- Experience with Oracle Smartview, Lawson GL module & T-Recs is an asset
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and in written form
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Work well under pressure and able to work independently
- Knowledge of System Development Methodologies (SDM)
- Introductory knowledge of accounting fundamentals is an asset
What can we offer you?
- A competitive salary and benefits packages.
- A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
- A focus on growing your career path with us.
- Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
- Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
- Values-first culture
- Boundless opportunity
- Continuous innovation
- Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Championing Corporate Citizenship
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under 945' in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary & Benefits
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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