Manager, Profitability

Targeted Talent; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services company is seeking a Profitability Manager to enhance budgeting and forecasting processes while driving profitability initiatives globally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in the finance or strategy domain. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health and wellness subsidy

Annual education & tuition reimbursement

Flexible medical and dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee & family assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Bonus program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Flexible working arrangements

Community give-back opportunities

Engaging firm culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Strategy and/or Finance professional services experience at top-tier consulting firms.
• 2+ years managing projects end to end.
• Experience in managing teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead profitability initiatives across all aspects of the business.
• Collaborate with leadership, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, and IT.
• Monitor key metrics to identify profitability opportunities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Persuasion

Communication

Education

Business Degree in Strategy or Finance

MBA

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a large company providing legal services in North America and around the world. They are looking for a highly analytical and strategic leader to lead their profitability efforts. The Profitability Manager will drive the profitability initiatives, including supporting and enhancing the budgeting and forecasting processes, refining and enhancing our profitability methodology, and performing profitability analyses.

Reporting to the Chief Pricing and Practice Support Officer, you will lead the team’s profitability initiatives across all of client’s offices globally. You will operate with conviction and partner extensively with cross-functional teams and the firm’s leadership team to drive process improvements and incremental value to the firm. The successful candidate will be comfortable immersing themselves in data to identify opportunities to drive incremental revenue and margin to the firm. You have the ability to persuade others through a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead Profitability initiatives across all aspects of the business
• Work with leadership teams and cross-functional teams to identify, define, and execute profitability initiatives
• Work closely with the Pricing team to identify pricing opportunities to drive incremental profitability
• Have senior executive presence, and be comfortable leading discussions with all levels of the firm
• Identify and drive profitability recommendations through to implementation and results
• Act as a change agent by enabling and influencing stakeholders to recommendations made
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team, Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing, and IT, as required
• Monitor key metrics to derive insights and identify opportunities for incremental profitability

Requirements

Business Degree in Strategy or Finance, MBA preferable.

5+ years of Strategy and / or Finance professional services experience at a top tier consulting firm

2+ years managing projects end to end

Excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to persuade, communicate vision and motivate people at every level, cooperative working style

Previous experience managing teams desirable.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

The Perks

Our client is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. They offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Benefits include :

A health and wellness subsidy

An annual education & tuition reimbursement

Flexible medical and dental benefits (effective from day 1)

Short term and long term disability insurance

Personal days

Employee & family assistance program

Paid vacation and sick days

Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Bonus program

Monetary incentive for employee referrals

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to give back to your community through firm initiatives

An engaging firm culture that celebrates our hardworking and dedicated people