We are reimagining the Finance function; establishing ways of working that will enable our teams to benefit from the investments that we are making in people, processes, technology and setting up a function fit for the future. Under this model, in-market teams will focus on strategic business partnering and decision-making support, while operational activities will scale within our redefined Global Shared Services (GSS). The Director of GSS will serve as the liaison between in-market teams and our Finance Shared Service Centres (FSSC). Their role is to drive operational excellence and quality, with a strong emphasis on improving Finance customer outcomes and building our future talent pipeline. We’re looking for a candidate who demonstrates a strong operational processing background including a strong focus on efficiency and risk mitigation and who is also a collaborative, transparent change agent who can create and communicate a vision and engage individuals to work towards objectives. This role requires a highly visible strategic influencer who can drive change through relationships, thought leadership and exceptional business knowledge and the ability to get things done. **Position Responsibilities:** **Service Management and Governance** + Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for in-market teams and FSSC operations. + Act as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring requests are reasonable and operations comply with agreed SLAs. + Responsible for the escalation and quick resolution of any operational service issues. + Ensures that work is integrated across teams, meets service level standards, and exceeds quality standards. + Establish a high level of credibility and build professional relationships with our business partners and our customers. + Ensure customer-centered outcomes, manage business relationships and act as a partner for our Business Unit service recipients. Enable feedback channels to the business to align expectations and priorities. + Periodically refresh service level standards across the teams to align to business requirements and manage the achievement of KPIs as defined within the Service Level Agreements and Schedule of Services. + Manage and mitigate operational risk and ensure that issues are escalated in a prompt manner and resolution is effective. + Accountable for timely and accurate closure of the month end/quarter end. + Ensure effective delivery of KPI and KRI reporting, business dashboards and other metrics as required. + Drive the sharing of best practices, fostering collaboration, and innovation across the teams. + Execute strategic priorities and evolve the service delivery model toward a scalable and strategic global business shared service. + Ensure that the FSSC Governance model and Operating Standards are adhered to. + Participate in strategic business planning activities and help translate to business initiatives. **Quality Assurance** + Conduct quality reviews and challenges from both business unit and accounting/process perspectives. + Ensure effective risk management to de-risk the operating model. + Oversee end-to-end accounting operations performed by FSSC, ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS 17 accounting standards and regulatory requirements. + Drive efficiency across all financial processes with focus on General & Administrative expense actuals initially. + Work with the Global Process Owners (GPOs) to ensure the integrity, alignment and optimization of processes to a global standard. Deviations should be highlighted to the GPOs. **Stakeholder Engagement** + Build strong relationships with segment/function-aligned finance teams and FSSC professionals. + Act as a trusted advisor for operational and accounting matters. + Provide driver-based analyses on actuals to the stakeholders. + Assist the in-market teams in their plan and forecasting processes. **Talent Development** + Provide support and training for the development of our FSSC teams. + Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. + Develop the capability and functional expertise through training/development, coaching/mentoring, strategic talent management, succession-planning, and supporting mobility. **Required Qualifications:** + CPA or equivalent professional designation required. + 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in leadership roles. + Working knowledge of IFRS17 and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. + Effective communication and active listening skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain strong relationships across all levels within the organization. + Expertise in ERP systems and financial automation tools. + Experience in working in a broad Matrix organization, listening and using influence to make an impact. Proven track record and positive reputation to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal, within and/or beyond their business area. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience working across multiple geographies and time zones. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across cultures, geographies and senior leadership. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. + Sound operations management acumen with a solid understanding of the business environment through practical experience. + Innovative thinker with the ability to negotiate, influence and challenge the status quo to continuously improve processes. + Highly organized with an ability to work in a fast-paced, multi stakeholder environment and manage multiple priorities. + A strong interest in staying updated with the latest technology trends and innovations. ​ **_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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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