Planning Manager

Location: Waterloo

Planning Manager provides oversight and guidance on the financial operations of Infrastructure and budget management to ensure cost-efficiency and financial transparency within Manulife’s infrastructure spend.

Work location
Waterloo - Canada or Toronto - Canada or Boston - USA

Work arrangement
Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home.

Remote working option is not available.

Position Responsibilities

On a day-to-day basis you will be involved in the following:

Utilize a data-driven approach to analyze team financial performance and advise on tactical strategies to improve financial predictability and minimize variance

Provide analysis of financial results and assess risks and opportunities across individual technology teams and at a consolidated level

Play a key role in budgeting and forecasting processes

Develop a consistent approach to assessing department run rate, projected spend, and cost and efficiency opportunities in partnership with Finance

Support Book of Work planning by developing business cases, tracking changes, and managing plan variances

Establish cost controls through best practices in partnership with the Expense Management team and identify opportunities to improve transparency and optimize spend

Partner with tower leads on forecasting new agreements that affect segment chargeback models

Partner with the HR team on headcount planning that aligns with org charts, financial plans, and team strategy

Contribute to a culture that encourages transparency, inclusivity and innovation

Required Qualifications

At least 8 years Industry experience

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Financial and Business Planning roles

Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables and macros)

Must have experience working with large datasets using tools such as Power BI, with the agility to quickly learn and adapt to new data platforms and technologies

Strong Financial Planning experience in IT is required

Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

Proven ability to advise executives and senior leaders on business and financial matters, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across teams on complex work

Ability to lead change, align teams around a shared vision, and drive timely execution

Flexible to work off-regular hours to meet delivery timelines in certain situations

Proven ability to think strategically, learn quickly, solve problems, and apply creativity

Exceptional skills at building relationships and collaborating with others

Experience working with vendor agreements and statements of work (SOWs)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in a related field.

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.

Salary range for hiring in Boston, MA-USA: $107,450 USD - $153,500 USD (mid-point) - $199,550 USD

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary Location Waterloo, Ontario

Working Arrangement
混合式

Salary range is expected to be between $92,900.00 CAD - $ CAD

Employees 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.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability,…