FP&A Manager - Strategic Planning - #436309
Staples Canada
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Richmond Hill, ON
Contract type: Full time
Job Description
Some of what you will do:
The Manager of Strategic Planning will report to the Sr. Director of FP&A (Sales and Margin) and play a pivotal role in shaping our business’s future vision. This position involves driving company strategy, providing real-time forecasts and analytics to empower executive decision-making, and guiding the organization toward achieving its strategic objectives. The ideal candidate possesses not only strong technical skills but also excellent interpersonal abilities, enabling effective communication and influence across all levels of the organization.
Additionally, the Manager will collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Services teams. Their responsibilities include supporting strategic initiatives, evaluating partnership opportunities, prioritizing resources, formulating business cases, and preparing the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plans. The Manager will synthesize market trends and insights to inform our strategic direction, oversee finance work streams, and collaborate with other finance teams to execute initiatives seamlessly.
Specifically, You Will
About Us
Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.
About The Team
As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team
Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Some of what you will do:
The Manager of Strategic Planning will report to the Sr. Director of FP&A (Sales and Margin) and play a pivotal role in shaping our business’s future vision. This position involves driving company strategy, providing real-time forecasts and analytics to empower executive decision-making, and guiding the organization toward achieving its strategic objectives. The ideal candidate possesses not only strong technical skills but also excellent interpersonal abilities, enabling effective communication and influence across all levels of the organization.
Additionally, the Manager will collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Services teams. Their responsibilities include supporting strategic initiatives, evaluating partnership opportunities, prioritizing resources, formulating business cases, and preparing the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plans. The Manager will synthesize market trends and insights to inform our strategic direction, oversee finance work streams, and collaborate with other finance teams to execute initiatives seamlessly.
Specifically, You Will
- Work closely with the Merchandising and Services teams to develop strategic multi-year plans that align with our overall business strategy and long-term objectives.
- Create, review, and maintain comprehensive financial models for new projects and initiatives. Understand the individual performance drivers and levers through scenario analysis.
- Evaluate financial and operational risks associated with strategic initiatives. Ensure that risk factors are considered in decision-making processes.
- Consolidate business cases and assist senior executives in Capital prioritization process and evaluating initiatives that align with company core objectives and values.
- Take an active role in preparing the annual budget, forecasts, and long-range plans related to new business initiatives.
- Lead finance due diligence efforts, including reviewing and implementing technical and financial terms, such as providing guidance to other finance teams on accounting/subledger system implementation and GL/journal entry set-up.
- Support key diligence work streams and advise other finance teams on proper transaction recording. Provide the necessary business context to understand changes in results.
- Conduct post-investment reviews of projects, comparing actual results to approved economics and KPIs. Identify opportunities for improvements or course corrections.
- University degree (B.A.) with commerce/business administration focus or equivalent in work experience is required.
- Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or MBA preferred.
- Exceptional financial analytical ability skills preferably developed in a retail environment.
- Proficiency in Power BI and SQL are strong assets, but not required.
- 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in finance role, with a focus in budgeting and planning, financial analysis.
- Experience in retail, particularly multiple-location/national and multi-channel retail is an asset.
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more...
About Us
Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.
About The Team
As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.
We are building an inclusive and diverse team
Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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