Director - US Retirement Finance

Reporting into the Head of US Retirement Finance, the Director role will serve as a strategic finance partner to the Retirement business leadership team. This role is responsible for translating business strategies into actionable financial forecasts, providing insights that drive decision-making, and ensuring alignment between financial performance and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of financial competence, business partnership, and analytical expertise to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across the Retirement business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with Retirement business leaders to translate strategic initiatives into financial forecasts and long-range plans

• Prepare and communicate actual and forecasted financial results, including variance analysis and tracking key performance indicators

• Evaluate product-level profitability and support pricing strategies to ensure margin hurdles are met

• Provide financial insights to support product development, pricing decisions, and go-to-market strategies.

• Monitor and analyze operating expenses, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization

• Collaborate with business divisions to ensure disciplined expense management and accountability

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial guidance and strategic support.

• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning & analysis, preferably within the retirement, insurance, or financial services industry

• Proven experience in business partnering and strategic financial leadership

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

• Deep understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and profitability analysis

• Strategic problem solver with a proactive approach

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and facilitate change

• High integrity, accountability, and a commitment to excellence

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see

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.

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