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Director, Strategic Planning

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Mississauga

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Business, 5+ years in finance roles, strong analytical skills, financial modeling proficiency, market research expertise, and excellent communication abilities.
  • You will analyze markets, support M&A evaluations, identify growth opportunities, develop strategic plans, and prepare presentations for senior leaders. Collaboration and research are key.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business preferred.
  • Minimum 5+ years of prior experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
  • Highly analytical and able to extract meaningful business insights from analysis.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in complex financial modeling, including various valuation methodologies.
  • Strong command of market research techniques to conduct market mapping, market sizing.
  • Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Able to manage multiple work-streams concurrently and produce quality deliverables in compressed timeframes.
  • Able to interact and work with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strong working relationships with counterparts in various departments, regions, and business units to conduct analysis that informs strategic recommendations
  • Support deal evaluation and execution for M&A, joint venture, and strategic partnership opportunities
  • Identify new market segments opportunities
  • Source and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that have the potential to extend Compass Group’s capabilities, markets, and/or competitive advantages through partnership or acquisition
  • Develop & implement growth plan for the organization
  • Conduct market research to support the development of market condition based growth strategy
  • Contribute to various elements of the strategic planning cycle, including opportunity identification, goal development, project prioritization, and execution roadmap development
  • Create deliverables to facilitate quarterly governance meetings among the executive leadership team
  • Prepare ad-hoc presentations and analyses for senior leaders

FAQs

What is the role of the Director, Strategic Planning at Compass Group Canada?

The Director, Strategic Planning is responsible for developing strategic recommendations, supporting M&A evaluations, identifying market opportunities, conducting market research, and facilitating governance meetings among the executive leadership team.

What qualifications are required for the Director, Strategic Planning position?

A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business is preferred, along with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Candidates should have strong analytical skills, proficiency in complex financial modeling, excellent market research techniques, and outstanding communication skills. The ability to manage multiple work-streams concurrently is also essential.

Is prior experience in corporate development required for this position?

Yes, a minimum of 5+ years of prior experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development is necessary.

What kind of projects will the Director, Strategic Planning work on?

The Director will work on various projects including market opportunity identification, growth plan development, M&A evaluations, and preparing presentations for senior leaders.

Will the Director, Strategic Planning need to collaborate with other departments?

Yes, the role requires developing strong working relationships with counterparts in various departments, regions, and business units.

Is there diversity and inclusion support within Compass Group Canada?

Yes, Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their background.

How can candidates request accommodation during the hiring process?

Candidates can request accommodation during the hiring process by contacting PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1941
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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