Lead, Transformation Office

Cogeco Connexion; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Analyst to drive impactful transformation initiatives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance through robust analysis and strategic insights. You will lead financial reviews, develop business cases, and ensure effective budgeting and forecasting processes. Join a dynamic organization that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to creating exceptional communication and entertainment experiences for communities across Canada and the US. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about financial excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial planning and analysis or related finance role.
• Strong skills in financial modeling and business case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial review meetings and provide insights on performance.
• Develop and track financial models and KPIs for initiatives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Financial Systems

Job description

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:

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Cogeco, every day our teams are taking action to bring people together through powerful communications and entertainment experiences. Our ability to deliver on this promise in the communities we serve through Canada and the US is possible due to the endless commitment of our colleagues in Canada and the US.

In this role, you will work with Sponsors (Exco members), Workstream / Crew Leads, Owners and Functional Leads to ensure the Transformation drives cash impact, and that it is assessed accurately and monitored consistently by establishing and maintaining robust financial controls and reporting mechanisms.

In the position you will mainly:

• Work with Initiatives and Product Owners (IOs & POs) to ensure consistent approach to valuation of initiative impact.
• Provide financial insight and guidance relating to Revenue initiatives. Build and improve business cases, financial models and KPIs in collaboration with relevant teams within Finance.
• Implement, improve and adapt processes and tools to ensure budgeting, planning, forecasting and performance tracking and reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Financial Leadership

• Primary contact for Crews and Workstreams for all Finance related situations.
• Lead financial review meetings to obtain performance insights and understand challenges that might require support in order to monitor the progress of the initiatives.
• Work with teams to develop and track quarterly gap plan enabler to offset risk driver (when applicable).
• Foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.

● Financial Management

• Build, challenge and approve all Business cases of the transformation. Monitor and track benefits with Crew leads.
• Propose financial evidence per initiative to Internal Audit. Confirm the impact with Internal audit.
• Reporting – translating project and portfolio finances into helpful analysis that drives better decision making by Transformation governance.
• Utilizing data analytics to assess performance and measure the impact of transformation initiatives.
• Designing, developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).

● Change Management

• Develop executive communication materials on results and progress of transformation at the Crew level.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment and support for transformation initiatives. Ensure interdependencies are accounted for.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of business operations and drivers.
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Financial modeling and budgeting.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of financial systems and tools.

ACADEMIC TRAINING:

• Relevant Bachelor degree (e.g., Finance or Accounting).
• CPA designation is considered a strong asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), business analysis, or a related finance role.
• Proven ability to develop financial models, build business cases, and conduct insightful performance reporting.
• Experience in supporting or participating in process improvement projects or transformation initiatives is highly valued.

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Location: Montréal, QC

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.

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