Senior Manager, Business Strategy

Bell; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Business Strategy to drive strategic planning and financial oversight. This role involves optimizing spend, monitoring budgets, and enabling data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical capabilities. The position is hybrid and offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive salary and benefits, along with flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Mental health benefits

35% discount on services

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in business strategy, financial planning, or program management within a large organization.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cost structures and financial models.
• Develop centralized planning and reporting frameworks.
• Monitor project expenditures and deliverables against targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data visualization tools

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Req Id: 427233

At Bell, our purpose is to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world. We achieve this by providing consumers and businesses with the best network technologies in the world, innovative digital solutions and seamless customer experiences. It’s all developed and delivered by the members of #TeamBell and we’re always on the lookout for people with great skills and experiences.

We value diversity and provide a supportive, inclusive community where all team members can succeed. And through our commitment to environmental, social and governance initiatives, you will feel good about the greater impact you will have – making every day better for people as they connect, work, learn and play.

Join us. You belong at Bell.

Summary

The Senior Manager, Business Strategy plays a pivotal role in driving strategic planning, financial oversight and performance tracking across the department. This role is responsible for centralizing reporting and governance of Technology Services spend, monitoring project budgets and deliverables against targets and enabling data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, HR and business leads to ensure transparency, alignment and operational efficiency. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of financial planning and technology operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust cost structures and financial models to optimize spend and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Lead the development and execution of centralized planning and reporting frameworks that provide comprehensive visibility into financial performance.
• Establish and maintain governance processes to ensure spend remains within approved targets.
• Continuously monitor and analyze TS project expenditures and deliverables against financial and operational targets to identify variances and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Finance to support budgeting cycles, conduct variance analysis and refine forecasting methodologies for improved financial accuracy.
• Partner with Procurement, HR, and business primes to align resource planning, vendor engagement and workforce strategies with cost optimization goals.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and executive-level reports that highlight spend trends and strategic initiative progress.
• Utilize advanced data analytics to uncover insights, assess risks and identify opportunities for financial and operational efficiency.
• Support executive decision-making through scenario modeling, business case development and strategic financial planning.

Critical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in business strategy, financial planning, or program management within a large organization, ideally in a technology services environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular – Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 01/09/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive, and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you’ll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you’ll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

We value the experiences that have shaped who you are, and we know the diversity of your talent will bring even greater strength to our team. At Bell, everyone belongs and you’ll feel valued, respected and supported as you grow and reach your full potential.

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