Strategy Associate

Jonas Software - Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Strategy Associate to drive operational excellence and improve financial insights across business units. The role requires 3-5 years of consulting experience, strong strategic analysis skills, and excellent communication capabilities. Benefits include a competitive salary, guaranteed bonuses, and flexible working arrangements. This position provides opportunities for advancing in operational leadership roles while working closely with senior management to implement meaningful change.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Guaranteed bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Generous vacation policy

Supplemental health benefits

Learning program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of consulting experience in the technology/software industry.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis and planning.
• Strong communication skills and ability to develop presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute internal consulting engagements.
• Conduct data-driven opportunity assessments.
• Develop effective pricing strategies and forecasting models.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Excel modeling

Learning mindset

Education

3-5 years of consulting experience or comparable

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Strategy Associate

CORA Group - Jonas Software (https://www.thecoragroup.com/)

Compensation & Role Details

Expected Salary Range: CAD $85,000–$105,000 base salary, plus a guaranteed bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.

Role Type: New Role

AI Disclosure: AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role

Company Overview

CORA Group (Collective Organization Redefining Advancement) operates as a portfolio within Constellation Software, positioned within North America to many industries including Collection & Recovery, Food Service, Construction, Wine/Retail, Moving & Storage, Loyalty, Legal, and Long-Term Care Pharmacy industries. Adding to its 1000 employees, CORA is continuously expanding through acquisitions. CORA Group is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (www.csisoftware.com), listed on the TSX (“CSU”). Constellation Software Inc. has several operating groups which currently service customers in over 100 different markets worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and offices in North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Africa, it has over 50,000 employees generating consolidated revenues exceeding US$6 billion.

Location

8133 Warden Ave. #400, Markham, ON L6G 1B3

Working arrangements - In office 1-2 days per month (less than a day a week). Remote work within Canada can be an option.

Role

The Strategy Associate role is a dynamic position that will give you exposure to many different departments and companies at CORA. You will work collaboratively with senior management to focus on driving operational excellence, applying best practices, and improving financial insights and performance. You will work on analytical projects and consulting projects for different business units ensuring business unit leadership has the data and information required to make critical business decisions, define strategies, and improve operations. This role also designs, develops, and maintains performance measurements, models, and reports on strategic input drivers to continuously improve the performance of the business.

Team

This role will be part of the CORA Strategy team and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Strategy Manager, Director, EVP, Portfolio CEO and General Managers. This position will work cross functionally with operations, finance, technology, and sales to drive improvements across the business.

Key Highlights

• Great entry point into Constellation Software. Opportunity to advance in operational leadership roles such as business unit leader, group leader, integration manager, M&A roles etc.
• Work with a proven team of leaders and executives that will provide mentorship and guidance.
• Opportunity to understand all areas of the business and implement meaningful changes to drive improved performance at corporate & business level.
• Bonus + 3 weeks of vacation + 6 floater days + Great benefits + Stock purchase program + Learning program.
• Flexible/remote working arrangements option.

Position Breakdown

• Manage and execute ambiguous internal consulting engagements, supporting CEOs with organic growth initiatives, strategic planning, and pricing projects – including framing problems, gathering and analyzing data, generating insights, and delivering executive ready recommendations.
• Conduct data-driven opportunity assessments and convert analysis into specific initiatives that drive recurring revenue and profitability.
• Understand the dynamics of new industries, products, customer segments, and operational models quickly. Perform in-depth market sizing, trend evaluation, and competitive analysis to shape business strategies.
• Develop effective pricing strategies and build forecasting models to support growth initiatives such as launching new products and/or geographical expansions.
• Participate in integration projects working closely with the integration lead to ensure goals are met in accordance with the investment thesis and analysis is conducted timely to meet investment return.
• Maintain disciplined project oversight, proactively drive follow-ups, and monitor essential KPIs to ensure recommendations translate into measurable outcomes.
• Facilitate strategy workshops that enable leaders to align priorities, challenge assumptions, and commit to execution.
• Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the strategy team by collaborating with the senior team members and actively contributing ideas & insights.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of consulting experience or comparable including corporate strategy/development, investment banking, private equity, or similar in technology/software industry.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis, planning, and problem solving.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and communicate effectively with senior audiences.
• Ability to conduct complex quantitative analyses (e.g. Excel modeling).
• Learning mindset.
• B2B software industry experience considered an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus.
• Significant upwards growth trajectory for high performers.
• Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits plan.
• Remote work flexibility.

More About Jonas Software

Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees.

Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.