AVP, Finance Data & AI

The AVP, Finance AI & Data u2013 Strategy & Enablement role is a leadership opportunity to shape the future of how Finance leverages data and AI to transform FP&A, reporting, and operations. This role directly contributes to the mission by building Financeu2019s AI strategy, driving responsible adoption, strengthening data governance, and enabling secure, scalable solutions that align with enterprise standards. The leader will play a pivotal role in accelerating AI use cases, uplifting AI literacy, and creating a strong data foundation across Finance, partnering closely with technology, analytics, architecture, and risk teams. In return, they gain the opportunity to shape enterpriseu2011level transformation, influence senior stakeholders, build communities of practice, and lead innovative programs that materially improve business outcomes. This role offers a unique chance to drive strategy while also seeing tangible impact through execution. Position Responsibilities: + Shape and lead the multiu2011year AI strategy for Finance , identifying highu2011value AI and analytics use cases and maintaining a prioritized roadmap aligned to Financeu2019s transformation goals. + Oversee design, deployment, and performance of AI solutions , ensuring responsible use, strong governance, and measurable business outcomes across Finance workflows and platforms. + Drive AI literacy and citizen development , building training programs, guardrails, and a Finance AI Community of Practice to accelerate adoption and innovation. + Lead Financeu2019s data strategy, governance, and enablement , ensuring highu2011quality, wellu2011governed, accessible data; supporting GDO policies; and advancing curated data layers and semantic models. + Partner across Finance, IT, enterprise data, and risk teams to implement governance tools, align with global standards, and ensure secure, scalable, compliant data and AI solutions. + Guide data delivery teams and Finance consumers on optimal data usage, documentation, and best practices across platforms such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Anaplanu200b Must-Have Skills and Experience + Extensive Finance & Transformation Experience: A strong finance background with roughly 8u201310+ years of experience in finance or financial services , including roles in finance transformation, analytics, or strategy . The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of core finance processes (planning, forecasting, accounting, reporting) and how they interconnect, enabling them to identify where data and AI can make an impact. Leadership exposure in large-scale projects or change programs is essential. + Experience leading end-to-end implementation of technology or data projects in Finance. + Extensive working experience with accounting, finance and IT professionals, with ability of understanding complex AI and Data concepts + Data Management & Governance Expertise: In-depth knowledge of data governance principles (data lineage, metadata management, data stewardship) and hands-on experience with tools/technologies for data integration and business intelligence are required. + Understanding of finance data (FP&A, accounting, reporting) processes. + Familiarity with tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, Power Apps, SQL Server, and metadata documentation practices. + Experience guiding data delivery teams and consumers in optimal data usage (e.g. EDL layers, Power BI, Alteryx, Anaplan). + General understanding/ awareness in data governance, including data classification, security, retention, access control, and monitoring. + AI and Analytics Acumen: Strong working knowledge of AI/analytics technologies and their applications in business. The candidate does not need to be a data scientist, but should understand concepts like machine learning, predictive modeling, process automation, and AI governance. They should be familiar with common AI use cases in finance and emerging trends (for example, predictive forecasting, AI in risk assessment, NLP for report generation). + Strategic Thinker with Execution Ability: Visionary planning skills to set a forward-looking strategy, combined with the practical ability to execute complex programs. The AVP must be adept at formulating a clear strategy and actionable roadmap, then driving it to completion through measurable milestones. This requires strong project/program management skills , the ability to prioritize initiatives, and comfort managing ambiguity and evolving priorities. They should have a results-driven mindset, ensuring that data/AI initiatives tangibly improve business outcomes. + Exceptional Stakeholder Management and Communication: Excellent communication skills are mandatory u2013 both in articulating complex ideas in simple terms and in active listening. The AVP will regularly interface with C-level executives, operations teams, and technical experts. Ability to influence and build trust at all levels is crucial. They should have a track record of successfully gaining buy-in for new initiatives and navigating organizational dynamics. Strong presentation and storytelling skills are needed to convey the value of data and AI initiatives to non-technical stakeholders. + Reputation as a trusted advisor to business leadership. + Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication. + Proven Leadership & Team Development: People leadership experience , including managing teams or large cross-functional groups. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to inspire and guide teams toward a common vision, coach and develop talent, and cultivate high performance. Experience in managing diverse skillsets (such as finance analysts, data analysts, data engineers, data scientists) is beneficial, as this role sits at the intersection of these domains. A leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation will fit well. + Educational Background and Certifications: A strong academic background in fields intersecting finance and data. A Bacheloru2019s degree in Finance, Business, Data Science, Computer Science, or related field. An MBA or relevant Masteru2019s degree is highly desirable for the strategic and cross-functional breadth of this role. _When you join our team:_ + Weu2019ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. + Weu2019ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. + As part of our global team, weu2019ll 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 mu00e1s fu00e1cil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener mu00e1s informaciu00f3n acerca de nosotros, visite . Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retenciu00f3n de talento, el ascenso y la remuneraciu00f3n, y administramos todas nuestras pru00e1cticas y programas sin discriminaciu00f3n por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen u00e9tnico, ciudadanu00eda, religiu00f3n o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientaciu00f3n sexual, caracteru00edsticas genu00e9ticas, condiciu00f3n de veterano, identidad de gu00e9nero, expresiu00f3n de gu00e9nero, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajaru00e1 con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptaciu00f3n razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la informaciu00f3n que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptaciu00f3n se almacenaru00e1 y utilizaru00e1 de manera congruente con las leyes y las polu00edticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptaciu00f3n razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envu00edenos un mensaje a . Ubicaciu00f3n principal Boston, Massachusetts Modalidades de Trabajo Hu00edbrido Se prevu00e9 que el rango salarial estu00e9 entre $156,700.00 USD - $290,900.00 USD Si se estu00e1 postulando para este puesto fuera de la ubicaciu00f3n principal, pu00f3ngase en contacto con para conocer el rango salarial de su ubicaciu00f3n. El salario real variaru00e1 segu00fan las condiciones locales del mercado, la geografu00eda y los factores relacionados con el trabajo pertinentes, como conocimiento, habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y educaciu00f3n/capacitaciu00f3n. Los empleados tambiu00e9n tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y obtener una compensaciu00f3n de incentivos vinculada al desempeu00f1o comercial e individual. Manulife/John Hancock ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontolu00f3gicos, de salud mental, oftalmolu00f3gicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopciu00f3n/subrogaciu00f3n y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. Tambiu00e9n ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilaciu00f3n (incluidos planes de ahorro 401(k) o de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educaciu00f3n financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de du00edas libres pagos en EE. UU. contempla hasta 11 du00edas festivos, 3 du00edas personales, 150 horas de vacaciones y 40 horas de licencia por enfermedad (o mu00e1s cuando lo exija la ley) por au00f1o, y ofrecemos todos los tipos de licencias contempladas por la ley. Conozca sus derechos ( Permiso Familiar y Mu00e9dico Ley de Protecciu00f3n del Empleado contra el Examen Poligru00e1fico ( Derecho al Trabajo Verificaciu00f3n Electru00f3nica (E- Verify ) Transparencia Salarial (English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)

Created: 2026-01-28