Anaplan Analyst

On The Job You Will

• Deliver large and complex end to end Anaplan implementation projects including requirement gathering, solution design and build, oversight of testing, business readiness, training material preparation through to go-live and post go-live support.
• Engage with business users to gather and document business requirements and translate into actionable Anaplan solutions.
• Design and develop Anaplan models, utilizing best practices and industry standards. Lead workshops, training sessions, and user acceptance testing to drive successful solution adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Anaplan with other Manulife systems.
• Present complex technical concepts and ideas in business, management, and project meetings.
• Ensure implementation of robust framework of controls and governance across the Anaplan landscape.
• Enable end-users to engage with the models by incorporating dashboards and visualization.
• Fully document all process and technical deliverables.
  
  

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 mindset 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. 
  
  

 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business, computer science, or other related disciplines. CPA designation an advantage.
• Strong financial model building skills on Anaplan with at least 2 years’ hand on model building experience and potentially other EPM tools e.g. Hyperion, Essbase, OneStream.
• Strong understanding of financial fundamentals and commercial drivers.
• Comfortable in operating across geographies and with teams of varying maturity.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills. Tact and clear verbal and written communication skills are necessary to facilitate solutions and resolve problems.
• Strong influence, negotiation and change management skills.
• Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills with the proven ability to exercise flexibility and judgment in assessing business issues and risks in a dynamic environment.
• Execution-oriented with strong focus to deliver targeted outcomes.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environment and adapt to change while managing time and workload with aggressive timelines.
• Applies industry best practices within daily work and continues to participate in professional development by reading publications, networking and participating in professional organizations.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
  
  

Nice to Haves: 

• Prior experience in working with virtual teams.
• 3+ years’ hands on experience in finance function processes including consolidation, management reporting, forecasting/budgeting, and finance operations.
• Qualified with recognized financial qualification (CPA, CA, CIMA, ACCA etc) or equivalent highly advantageous.
• Anaplan Level 2 or 3 exam passer or certification to the Anaplan Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner level is most preferred.
• Completed Anaplan bootcamp within MBPS and passed Level 1 Model building certification.
• SQL and VBA knowledge is an advantage.
  
  

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.

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.

It 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 [email protected].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid