Strategic Planning & Analytics Associate

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Strategic Planning Associate to lead strategic projects, develop financial models, and support annual planning. You will work with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to analyze markets, performance, and investments, enabling informed strategic decisions across the organization.

The role emphasizes data analytics, presentation quality, and collaboration with the executive team to drive growth and optimize strategies for Gates’ global

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, engineering, or other analytically rigorous field.
• CFA designation or Masters in Finance/Economics is viewed as a plus, but not required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate development, FP&A, investment banking, corporate strategy, or related field.]
• M&A deal exposure is desirable, but not required.
• Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior executives in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading specific strategic projects pertaining to the company’s markets, competitors, and market position, working directly with all levels of line management and corporate support functions
• Preparing and maintaining in‑depth analysis and modeling of financial and business performance to support company-wide financial and operational goals, initiatives and objectives
• Facilitating the annual strategic planning process across the company
• Using quantitative, commercial, and financial tools and frameworks to support strategic decision making for the company
• Supporting the development of quarterly Board of Director presentations on corporate strategy and other strategic reporting as well as Investor Relations publications and analysis
• Supporting market intelligence reporting (macro‑economic indicators, product line metrics, financial metrics, etc.)
• Supporting the inorganic growth initiatives of the company through financial modeling, due diligence support and integration planning & execution
• Contributing to ad hoc special projects from the C‑suite

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Executive interaction

Strategic thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or business

CFA or Masters in Finance/Economics (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gates Corporation in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Strategic Planning Associate to lead strategic projects, develop financial models, and support annual planning. You will work with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to analyze markets, performance, and investments, enabling informed strategic decisions across the organization.

The role emphasizes data analytics, presentation quality, and collaboration with the executive team to drive growth and optimize strategies for Gates’ global