Director, Strategy and Corporate Development

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Job Description :

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development and working closely with senior executives across the organization, the Director, Strategy and Corporate Development facilitates and defines the overall corporate strategy process as well as scopes, analyzes and resolves key strategic issues, using a data-driven approach. Key accountabilities include:

• Manage the annual strategy cycle across the entire company
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management by clearly communicating insights and recommendations to support business decisions
• Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives such as cross-functional business cases, deep dives on strategic threats or opportunities, and other similar initiatives with a strategic impact on business
• Play a key role in the coaching, development and performance management of analysts and managers in the strategy and corporate development team

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with executives across the company as a thought partner to help strengthen the quality of their strategies and plans
• Lead end-to-end strategic initiatives such as cross-functional business cases to support large investments, deep dives on strategic threats or opportunities, and other similar initiatives with a strategic impact on business
• Manage the overall annual strategic cycle across Cogeco, including:
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the annual strategy and long-range planning process and designing key interactions to support both the creation of strategic plans and annual operating plans.
• Coordinate activities across all business units to deliver the company’s annual strategy review
• Help ensure people leaders and their teams across the organization understand our strategy and can link their objectives to overall organizational priorities
• Monitor and report on progress against the strategic plan on a quarterly basis
• Help the leadership team stay current on key industry trends and developments; be in a position to source new strategic initiatives for the team
• Develop executive-level reports, recommendations and presentations to help facilitate decision making at the senior management and Board of Director levels
• Coordinate delivery of ad-hoc analysis to support senior executive and board decision making

REQUIREMENTS

**ACADEMIC TRAINING

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or other relevant disciplines
• CA/CFA/CBV or other similar professional designation considered an asset
• Other backgrounds are a possibility with sufficient hands-on finance experience

**WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in management / strategy consulting, or strategy-related roles within a large, fast-paced organization
• Experience with coordination of the strategic planning cycle
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry would be an asset

**SPECIFIC SKILLS

• A self-starter with a high level of autonomy and the ability to thrive in an constantly evolving environment
• Proven track record of leading project teams in the context of strategic initiatives, M&A transactions and other fast-paced initiatives
• Strong analytical skills, solid attention to detail and problem solving abilities
• Proven knowledge of and experience coordinating enterprise strategy processes
• Intellectual curiosity in learning about the company’s operations, industry and technology
• Strong thought leadership, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to lead in a matrix working environment and develop effective relationships across the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively synthesize and present information to relevant stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership
• Advanced computer skills required in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)

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Location :

Montreal PVM 35HRS

Company :

Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com