Senior Strategy Analyst

LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario); Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Strategy Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for supporting strategic planning cycles and involves analyzing complex data to provide actionable insights. You will collaborate with various teams to drive effective strategies and enhance decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management consulting or corporate strategy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex issues. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Defined Benefit Pension

Discounts on products and services via Workperks

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in management consulting or corporate strategy.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and conduct market research.
• Provide analytical support for enterprise-wide decision-making.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Market Research

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Power BI

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

time left to apply End Date: January 10, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR00000022289

Location Address: 100 Queens Quay East, 9th Floor, Toronto

Number of Openings: 1

Pay: $61,608.00 - $104,956.00

Job Posting Description:

This role is Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Secondment/Contract Duration: Up to 12 Months

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy, Innovation and Enterprise Analytics, the Senior Strategy Analyst will be responsible for supporting the annual strategic planning cycle, conducting research, analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative data, and creating content to drive clear recommendations and support enterprise-wide decision-making. You will be a thought leader who contributes to supporting a culture of strategic thinking and analytical excellence across the business. This role will share insights and coordinate communications and alignment with stakeholders to drive effective actions.

About the Role

Strategy Development and Operational Road mapping:

• Apply strategic and big picture thinking to identify and story tell business challenges and opportunities, as an input to support strategic business decisions.
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends, customer preferences, and global retail landscapes as a key input into the development of the 3-year Strategy.
• Work with Divisional Leaders to build the Operational Roadmap for their Divisions that support the annual Strategic Plan and achieve the Divisional Objectives and Key Results (OKR’s) that track and evaluate the performance of short- and long-term goals and propose improvements.
• Work with Corporate Strategy leadership and the Executive Leadership Team to establish ongoing strategic planning timelines, cadence, and check-in points.
• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive reporting strategy and framework to track progress on strategic initiatives.

Strategic business advisory and support:

• Conduct frequent research and analysis of the retail industry, beverage, and alcohol sector, economic, consumer trends, and competition to inform the strategic decisions of LCBO.
• Coordinate with teams to provide analytical support related to the strategy formulation and tracking of long-range plans for enterprise-wide measures that increase cross-channel profitability, network optimization, customer satisfaction, and other specific divisional goals.
• Apply analytical and technical capabilities to support multiple program plans by providing deep-dives into pain points of specific divisional and enterprise-wide business problems.
• Leverage and support ad hoc requests from partners and projects to help uncover issues and find solutions.
• Use data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and narrative story telling abilities to present applicable findings to leaders within LCBO.

Corporate Portfolio Management:

• Help coordinate an enterprise-wide project intake process and portfolio/project governance framework to guide how the LCBO evaluates, prioritizes and report main projects across divisions.
• Support the ongoing refinement of Project Intake Strategic Assessment framework to help the LCBO achieve its 3-year goals and strategic roadmap of investments.

Enterprise Communication and Collaboration:

• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate recommendations to several audiences, including senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with teams, including Finance, IT, Merchandising and other departments.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or similar roles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Power Point, Excel, Outlook, and Word).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver data driven insights.
• Proficiency in Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically and navigate complex issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively collaborate, influence and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, a Defined Benefit Pension, discounts on products and services via Workperks, and much more.

There is a world of opportunities at the LCBO…

Join an organization where you can be challenged while achieving your true potential. A place where you can make a positive impact supporting Ontario business and communities. Discover a safe, healthy, diverse, inclusive, and accountable workplace where your wellbeing is our top priority. At the LCBO, your contributions are respected and valued. Be part of our journey as we invest in people and technology to transform an organization. There really is a world of opportunities at the LCBO.

We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, so everyone feels valued, respected, and heard. The LCBO is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an interview or employment opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation.

Work Hours: 36.25

Union / Non-Union: Non-Union

Job Posting End Date: January 9, 2025

About Us

The LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) is an Ontario government enterprise and one of the world’s largest buyers and retailers of beverage alcohol. Through more than 650 retail stores, catalogues, special order services and more than 389 LCBO Convenience Outlets (LCOs), which provide cost effective, convenient and socially responsible access for rural consumers, the LCBO offers nearly 24,000 products annually to consumers and licensed establishments from more than 80 countries.

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