Strategic Planning Expert

Co-operators Group Limited; Guelph; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian financial services co-operative seeks a Strategic Planning Expert to develop impactful strategic plans and performance monitoring systems. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your extensive experience to guide senior management through complex challenges, ensuring alignment with the company's vision. The role offers ample growth opportunities and a supportive workplace culture focused on well-being. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes flexibility, training, and community involvement.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Paid volunteer days

Comprehensive total rewards package

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of strategic planning experience.
• Exposure to the Insurance or Financial Services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic planning and performance monitoring systems.
• Conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Department : Enterprise Transformation Office

Employment Type : Regular Full-Time

Language : This role operates in English

Additional Information : This / these role(s) is / are currently vacant

The Opportunity :

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That's why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

The Strategic Planning Expert is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic planning and performance monitoring systems. Through their leadership and expertise, this role significantly contributes to the formulation of long-term strategic plans that enable Co-operators to achieve their purpose, vision, and strategic goals. This role also leads special key work assignments to address significant strategic challenges and opportunities as they arise. The Strategic Planning Expert must possess a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial position and competitive landscape, as well as threats and opportunities faced by the business.

How you will create impact :

• Provide subject matter expertise in strategic planning, leveraging best practices, frameworks, and methodologies to effectively guide senior management and cross-functional teams through the enterprise strategic planning process.
• Facilitate business planning processes in collaboration with business leaders and cross functional teams to help translate high-level goals into actionable plans that connect back to the enterprise strategy.
• Develop performance measurement and reporting systems. Monitor progress toward the achievement of strategic goals and key performance indicators, and adjust strategies as needed, showcasing advanced critical thinking skills.
• Understand business implications of decisions, balancing external factors with internal realities and provide expert advice on strategic direction.
• Advise senior management on strategic decisions by providing insights and recommendations that influence the organization's direction and priorities.
• Conduct extensive market research and competitive analysis to gather critical insights about the industry, competitive landscape, client behaviours and emerging trends.
• Analyze complex situations and make informed decisions or recommendations that align with the company's long-term vision and objectives.
• Provide subject matter expertise for communications about our strategy.

How you will succeed :

• You have an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs.
• You use critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions and proactively propose solutions.
• You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view.
• You build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues.

To join our team :

• You have a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Having a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an asset.
• You have at least 10 years of Strategic planning experience. Exposure to Insurance or Financial Services industry is preferred.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expert facilitation, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to challenge and influence for elevated outcomes.
• Strong ability to convey complex ideas and data in a way that drives alignment and informed decision making.
• Highly specialized, with several years of experience developing strategic plans and evolving the enterprise strategy function.
• Ability to gather and interpret complex data from a range of sources, including market research, competitive analysis and financial reports

What you need to know :

• You will travel occasionally.
• You will be subject to a Criminal Record and Consumer History background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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