We are seeking a results-oriented Senior Director to oversee the FP&A Transformation project initiative for Asia segment. This pivotal role will provide strategic and executional leadership across multiple workstreams—including revenue and expense, reporting strategy, operating model redesign, and analytics enablement.
The ideal candidate brings a unique blend of actuarial knowledge, financial planning and forecasting expertise, and a transformation mindset. You will be responsible for enhancing FP&A capabilities through streamlined processes, digital tools, and advanced analytics—delivering actionable insights that empower better decision-making and value creation.
Position Responsibilities
Transformation Leadership & Execution
Oversee the FP&A transformation program, aligning with Group Finance transformation program and Group FP&A transformation project
Work collaboratively with Group FP&A project stakeholders, external consultants, regional Finance/Actuarial/Distribution team and local Asia markets and lead the planning and execution of the transformation workstreams including Revenue, Expense, Reporting, Operating model design and Data and systems integration, etc.
Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and agility.
Assess and manage implications, interdependencies, and risks across workstreams, ensuring cohesive execution, prioritization, and resource alignment.
Digital Enablement & Technology Integration
Champion the use of Anaplan as the enterprise FP&A planning and forecasting platform:
Collaborate with the FP&A transformation, Anaplan and IT teams to ensure Anaplan models and reporting capabilities meet business needs.
Partner with the Anaplan Center of Expertise (CoE) to define and implement features, integrations, and enhancements.
Lead integration with Power BI and other visualization tools to enable real-time reporting and self-service analytics.
Support data automation and workflow optimization using tools such as Alteryx, Python, and others.
Capability Building & Change Management
Lead training and knowledge transfer programs to upskill FP&A teams across Asia segment in new tools, systems, and ways of working.
Ensure smooth transition of ongoing maintenance and support activities to FP&A teams post-implementation.
Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous innovation within the Asia segment FP&A function.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Engage with stakeholders across Group, Region, and Business Units to ensure alignment, buy-in, and execution of transformation initiatives.
Develop and present governance materials such as status updates, target state frameworks, and risk assessments to the Asia Finance Leadership team and other various Steer Co’s.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with actuarial, IT, finance, and Anaplan teams.
Analytics & Insight Development
Develop and deliver financial and operational analyses, dashboards, and predictive models that provide actionable insights.
Use advanced analytics and scenario modeling to support planning, forecasting, and analysis.
Translate complex data and actuarial drivers into strategic business recommendations
Required Qualifications
10+ years’ experience in actuarial area within the life insurance industry.
Proven experience leading complex FP&A transformation or any Finance transformation programs, including process design, model enhancement or development, technology deployment.
Strong understanding of insurance-specific financial and actuarial metrics and their integration into planning and forecasting.
Experience working with external consultants, cross-functional SMEs, and project teams.
5+ years of experience supporting FP&A business processes (forecasting, budgeting, reporting).
Strong business process analytical skills and model development/ enhancement:
1) Current state assessment
2) Eliciting and mapping business requirements
3) Target state design
4) Testing and validation
Strong technical proficiency in:
1) Power BI, Alteryx, Python for analytics development and automation
2) Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred: Hands-on experience with Anaplan
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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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