Manager, Partner Planning

Points; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A travel innovation company in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Partner Planning to oversee financial performance metrics for key partners. This role focuses on analyzing partner performance, collaborating with marketing teams, and enhancing strategic growth initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess over 3 years of experience in finance or operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Excel and Tableau. The role promotes a collaborative culture to drive remarkable travel experiences.

Benefits

RRSP / 401(k) Matching

Comprehensive Health Plans

Unlimited Vacation / PTO

Travel Experience Credit

Annual Wellness Credit

Team Events and Monthly Lunches

Home Office / Commuter Credit

Work From Anywhere Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning, or business operations.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and experience with business intelligence tools.
• Ability to analyze and communicate business results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review partner performance and update tracking models weekly.
• Collaborate with teams on promotional calendar and targets.
• Manage the annual financial planning process for your portfolio.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Financial skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or related field

MBA or accounting designation preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Tableau

Job description

Travel is not just about the destination; it's about every memory made along the way. We are dedicated to shaping the future of travel by partnering with 250+ airline, hospitality, cruise, passenger rail, and financial services companies to create new, meaningful revenue streams through incredible customer experiences. Rooted in our core values of being ambitious, innovative, and collaborative, we are driven to continuously raise the bar, exceed expectations, and bring out the best in everyone, fostering a culture where we believe we are better together, working towards an extraordinary future in travel. Come help us transform everyday travel into extraordinary experiences.

About the Role

As the Manager, Partner Planning, you will be an integral part of the Partner Team—along with members of our Partner Strategy and Partner Marketing groups. You will own and lead the forecasting, tracking, and reporting on the financial performance for the Partners in your portfolio. You will also be responsible for triggering course correction actions when financial performance is not on par with expectations. Additionally, you will be encouraged to propose revenue-generating ideas for our partners—through benchmarking, new products and features, or promotional activities. You will also oversee the annual financial planning of the partners in your portfolio and conduct ad-hoc strategic analysis. In this role, you will also be expected to identify, develop, and implement areas of improvement for the team as a whole.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Review partner performance weekly, explain key variances to the plan and previous forecasts, and update your tracking models.
2. Participate in partner calls and in-person meetings (when appropriate) to provide updates on performance and support strategic discussions.
3. Coordinate with the Partner Marketing and Partner Strategy teams on the promotion calendar to ensure targets are met and forecasts are current.
4. Identify and report risks and opportunities for your portfolio weekly.
5. Collaborate with the Marketing team to evaluate marketing program effectiveness and suggest course corrections when needed.
6. Define pricing, product, and marketing best practices, and contribute to future growth strategies.
7. Support contract negotiations by developing pricing strategies and participating actively in discussions.
8. Develop financial sizing for new opportunities for existing partners and support sales pitches with strategic insights.
9. Manage the annual financial planning process for your portfolio partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance, business planning, or business operations.
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, or related field; MBA or accounting designation preferred.
• Strong presentation, analytical, and financial skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel / Google Sheets.
• Experience with business intelligence & CRM tools such as Tableau is preferred.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate business results effectively.
• Strong collaboration, impact, and influence skills across groups.
• Robust business and operations background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.

What You’ll Love About Us

• RRSP / 401(k) Matching
• Comprehensive Health Plans
• Unlimited Vacation / PTO
• Travel Experience Credit
• Annual Wellness Credit
• Team Events and Monthly Lunches
• Home Office / Commuter Credit
• Work From Anywhere Program

Our Process

Plusgrade is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and ensure an inclusive recruitment process. We review all applications through our Talent Team. The recruitment process includes:

• Recruiter Phone Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Take-home Assessment or remote coding exercise (if applicable)
• Team Interview