This role will be the technical expert and deliver automation solutions that support the end-to-end streamlined Finance processes. The incumbent will develop complex automation solutions and manage partnership with Asia Regional, Asia local business units and Corporate teams to delivery Asia and Global projects.

Reporting directly to Asia Finance Transformation – Senior Manager in MBPS, the role is primarily accountable for analyzing user requirements and proposing the automation solution within Finance functions in Asia.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing & configuring efficient and scalable automation solutions.
• Collaborating with regional and local finance colleagues to analyze various Finance processes and identifying  feasible automation opportunities from analyzing new processes.
• Supporting and enhancing existing processes by implementing change requirements through structured change control process  adhering to cascaded policies and business plans to ensure consistency and strategic coherence across all initiatives.
• Actively working with corporate counterparts to ensure effective governance processes are in place.
• Utilizes analytical thinking and judgment in leading efforts to address day-to-day issues in automation processes providing prompt response and effective solutions to minimize impact to service delivery.
• Special projects will arise from time to time require strong financial knowledge, analytical and organizational skills with an innovative mindset. The role will participate in Asia regional priorities and strategic projects as assigned or other Adhoc activities as required by senior management pertaining to the introduction of new services, products, and processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree on Computer Science and/or Accounting.
• 5+ years of hands-on experiences on solution design and development of any automation tool including but not limited to Power Platform, Alteryx, Dataverse, VBA.
• Experience in accounting, banking, insurance, financial technology industry or multi-national companies is an advantage.
• Experience in Project management is an advantage.
• Flexibility of working hours – able to attend the meetings in early morning or in the evening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience with requirement analysis and automation development.
• Willing to take accountability and full ownership of the tasks assigned.
• Creative and forward-thinking individual with the ability to propose and implement innovative solutions.
• Ability to allocate time efficiently, handle multiple demands and compete priorities.
• Collaborative working style to engage with the rest of the team and ensure delivery.

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

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