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Role Overview: The Data Analytics Lead is pivotal in shaping and implementing the data strategy for the business unit. This role is responsible for developing a comprehensive roadmap for the reporting strategy, ensuring the delivery of insightful business analytics through meticulous data gathering, cleaning, transformation, and analysis. This role will play a critical role in creating standardized reports, dashboards, and facilitating self-service access to essential business information, empowering partners with actionable insights while ensuring we have a robust financial model to support growth and efficient programs. Responsibilities: Develop and implement a roadmap for the business unit's reporting and analytics strategy, aligning with organizational goals. Provide in-depth business insights through comprehensive data analysis, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Lead the development of standardized reports and interactive dashboards to facilitate data-driven decision-making across the business. Lead all aspects of data analysis projects, ensuring high-quality results that meet business requirements. Develop robust data models and analytical frameworks to support key business insights and and guide junior analysts, fostering a culture of best practices in data analysis and encouraging professional growth. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to capture requirements, identify data sources, and ensure the effective implementation of analytics solutions. Apply financial acumen to assist with unit costing and manage financial Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) within the analytics projects. Leverage technical expertise to support the integration and use of advanced analytics tools and technologies. Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field. Demonstrable experience in data analytics, with a strong track record of defining and implementing data strategies and reporting solutions. Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, Python, R, or similar, and experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.Good understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and ETL processes. Experience in financial analysis, particularly in unit costing and managing financial FTEs.Excellent problem-solving skills to translate complex data sets into actionable insights. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience guiding a team of analysts. Superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with collaborators at all levels. Technical knowledge of current data technologies and trends to implement them effectively in a business environment. Good to Have: Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Knowledge of machine learning techniques and their application in business analytics. Certification in data analytics or related fields (e.g., Certified Analytics Professional, Google Data Analytics Certificate).Experience working in an Agile environment, using methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. What can we offer you? A competitive salary and benefits packages. A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills. A focus on growing your career path with us. Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance. Professional development and leadership opportunities. Our commitment : Values-first culture We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together. Boundless opportunity We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career. Continuous innovation We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services. Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives. Championing Corporate Citizenship We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better.…

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