The co-op student will be a part of the Financial Planning & Analysis Transformation project team and participate in design and implementation of new tools for Global FP&A function to use as part of our forecasting and planning processes. The students will support the project's objectives to create efficiency and ease in our processes. There will be opportunities to develop technical proficiency in Excel, Essbase, Power BI, Anaplan, Alteryx, as well as hone transferrable skills of collaboration, communication, and self-management. Position Responsibilities: - Supporting Manulife’s financial planning & analysis transformation – implementing Anaplan and Power BI as tools in our forecasting and planning processes - Involvement in design investigations, sprint testing, and user training on Anaplan and Power BI implementations - Providing project management support – facilitating agile method ceremonies, communicating project updates and timelines to peers and senior management - Develop business acumen and process knowledge through involvement in transformation project - More experienced students may have opportunity to participate in financial planning process, supporting Group FP&A in preparing the company’s financial plan for senior management and the Board of Directors Required Qualifications: - University student pursuing major in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or other related field - Strong self-starter with willingness to learn - Enjoys dynamic, fast-paced environments with unstructured and non-routine tasks that require creative thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration Preferred Qualifications: - Intermediate Excel proficiency is an asset (XLOOKUP, Pivot tables, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting) - Prior experience with data visualization (Power BI, Tableau) and data transformation/query (Alteryx, SQL) would be valuable bonus 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. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. 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 hr@manulife.com. Working Arrangement Hybrid We are committed to creating a workplace that offers unlimited opportunities for employees to realize their career goals. Whether it’s working abroad, exploring a new career direction or simply progressing in their chosen field, we help our employees reach their full potential.