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The role will support the Group Technology Strategy and will provide oversight, budget management and analysis on the financial operations of cloud usage and software spend to ensure cost-efficiency and financial transparency within Manulife's cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Financial Cost Management:

Supports in reporting spending compared to the budget/forecastGenerates reports to enable budget analysis and inform the business about deviations from budgets, escalating major risks and identify opportunities to help risk mitigation.Provides executive level reporting to leadership on overall spend and breakdown for different areas, as well as communicates on the forecast and budget impact on the quarterly basis.

Fin Operations:

Supports in the financial management for all cloud expenses that are charged to organization’s cost centers.Conducts cost forecasting to establish an annual budget plan for each organizational entity, incorporating the cloud expenditure data supplied by the Financial Operations Analyst; makes necessary adjustments based on cloud expense data.Works closely with FinOps analyst in cloud operations pod for billing, invoicing, reconciliation and overall cloud spend reporting.Partners with the business and the Financial Operations Analyst, in aligning the cloud objectives with the organization’s financial goals.Leverages reporting capability to develop cloud spend/forecast reports.

Software Cost Optimization:

Support in the consolidation of total IT Software budget (All segment spend for software).Working with segment leads, identifying risks and opportunities to help achieve 3 year $50M software optimization target.Maintaining reporting and creating executive level reporting on progress.

Qualifications

Can work in the midsfhift schedule from 3PM-12AM PHBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management or information systems.5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis and/or financial management, understands cost controlStrong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and analysisStrong verbal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex issues clearlyStrong understanding of cost management and analysis using Finance dataStrategic thinking with surgical executionDrives excellent performance through continuous improvement, simplification, and a data driven approach to end-to-end processesFamiliarity with public cloud/datacenter providers (Azure, AWS, Kyndryl) is nice to haveShould be comfortable with data analytics and its tools such as Powerbi, Power Apps and advanced excel.Ability to work independently with minimal guidance. High curiosity and ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly.Execution-oriented with strong focus to deliver targeted outcomes.Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across cultures.Outstanding communication and active listening skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels within the organization.Highly organized with an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi stakeholder environment and manage multiple priorities.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At 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.

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Working Arrangement

Hybrid