Strategy Analyst

Lightspeed Commerce; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Equity options

Pension contributions

Training opportunities

Health and wellness credit

Time off to volunteer

Employee networks

Job summary

Lightspeed Commerce is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join our team in Ontario. You will support enterprise and business strategy through research, analysis, and modeling, helping executives make data-driven decisions during a multi-year transformation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving, and translating insights into clear recommendations. English fluency and a proactive, learning mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to structure problems and work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with data and translating findings into clear insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
• English fluency as working language.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise and business strategy efforts through research, analysis, and insight development, including contributing to annual strategic planning and ongoing strategic review cadences.
• Break down complex business problems and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Build models, synthesize data, and develop materials to support executive-level decision-making.
• Contribute to the development of business cases, plans, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and support the execution of key initiatives.
• Help track progress and performance of initiatives against key milestones and targets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive mindset

English fluency

Job description

Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We’re looking for a Strategy Analyst to join our team at Lightspeed. This role will support enterprise and business strategy efforts by conducting analysis, developing insights, and helping teams make data-driven decisions. As Lightspeed enters its next phase of growth and a multi-year transformation, this role will help shape and support key strategic priorities across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support enterprise and business strategy efforts through research, analysis, and insight development, including contributing to annual strategic planning and ongoing strategic review cadences


• Break down complex business problems and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis


• Build models, synthesize data, and develop materials to support executive-level decision-making


• Contribute to the development of business cases, plans, and recommendations


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and support the execution of key initiatives


• Help track progress and performance of initiatives against key milestones and targets

What you need to bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail


• Ability to structure problems and work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment


• Comfort working with data and translating findings into clear insights


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions


• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership


• As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Even better if you have, but not necessary

• 1–3 years of experience in consulting, strategy, finance, or a related field


• Experience working on structured problem-solving engagements (e.g., strategy, operations, or transformation projects)


• Internship or early-career experience involving data analysis and business problem solving


• Experience in SaaS, fintech, or other technology-driven environments


• A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work


• A culture that celebrates performance


• The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard


• Career-defining opportunities

Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled.

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies


• Equity options, because this is your company too


• Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters


• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career


• Health and wellness credit so you feel your best


• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community


• Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams


• Computer purchase program to get your personal MacBook


• Enhanced parental leave to support growing families

At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $100,000 TO $140,000 CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.

Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario (update to BC if posted in Vancouver) and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed. Lightspeed uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Who we are

Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.

Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.