Strategic Planning 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

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Denver office is seeking to hire a passionate Strategic Planning Associate.

This is a unique opportunity to get deeply involved in the managing of a global company as it strives to strengthen its already formidable businesses around the world. The Associate position is ideal for an individual that has developed strong commercial and analytical skills and is looking for an opportunity to gain exposure to line management. This group is considered an important source of management talent for Gates. After a period of a few years, the Associate would be encouraged to, and supported in, identifying additional career growth opportunities in other areas within Gates.

• You’ll be working with the SVP of Investor Relations and Strategy
• This is an exciting opportunity for you because you’ll be involved in strategic projects across the organization and working closely with members of the executive team!
• Your objective/goals will be to research and analyze industry trends and create business cases and financial models to support potential organic and inorganic investments.

Key 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• The ideal candidate is a self‑starter that can break down complex problems, utilize data analytics to solve them and ultimately put together a compelling pitch to executive management. In this high visibility opportunity, they will be engaged in both the organic and inorganic growth strategies at Gates. This individual needs to be passionate, intellectually curious, and able to solve real‑world business problems.
• Undergraduate Degree in finance, business, engineering, or other analytically rigorous degree
• 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 another related field
• M&A deal exposure is desirable, but not required
• Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong intuition for analytical methods and a desire to solve real‑world challenges
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior executives in a high‑performance environment
• Excellence in balancing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Have a tenacious desire to impact the success of the business
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full‑Time
• Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000
• Not Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as "One Gates" and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.