Join a dynamic Canadian operations team as the Strategic Planning and Analytics Manager, where you’ll lead enterprise-wide strategic planning and drive high-impact analytics initiatives that fuel business growth. Partnering closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a critical role in shaping long-term operational success through comprehensive financial planning, data-driven insights, project management, and robust business case development. In this cross-functional position, you’ll identify new growth opportunities, optimize operational performance, and ensure strategic priorities are tightly aligned with overarching corporate objectives.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead the end-to-end strategic planning process, from initial assessments to strategy development, budget integration, and performance monitoring.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external advisors to design long-term business strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
* Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, variance assessment, and ROI evaluation for key initiatives.
* Produce regular FP&A reports, translating operational performance into actionable business insights.
* Develop short-, medium-, and long-term financial projections to support organizational growth and decision-making.
* Evaluate business cases for new ventures, including feasibility studies and market expansion opportunities.
* Manage performance measurement frameworks, establishing KPIs, dashboards, and variance reporting mechanisms.
* Prepare executive-level presentations and documentation for strategic reviews and capital investment decisions.
* Partner with leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that optimize operational performance.
* Support project execution through roadmap planning, change management strategies, and progress tracking.
* Ensure strategic initiatives comply with project management standards and governance policies.
* Provide data-driven recommendations and corrective actions based on operational metrics, market trends, and financial performance.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA or other relevant graduate degree is highly desirable.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, business strategy, or a comparable role.
* Advanced expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
* Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and proven problem-solving skills for complex challenges.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial tools; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or Python is a plus.
* Skilled in managing multiple high-priority projects and presenting insights to executive stakeholders.
* Comfortable operating in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
* Willingness to travel quarterly within Canada as required.
