Planning Manager - Toronto, Canada - Rogers Communications

    Rogers Communications
    Rogers Communications Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

    Rogers Communications background
    Description

    We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story

    Reporting into the Senior Manager, Capital Management, the Planning Manager will be a key contributor to the efforts made to provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the IT/Digital Planning team.

    This individual will be responsible for the Capital Financial Planning and Analytics supporting the IT/Digital Team.

    What you'll do:

    • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual capital budget planning including forecasting, analytics & reporting.

    • Draft commentary and conduct analysis for exec-level capital forecast & financials review presentations

    • Present monthly capital financial report to SVP, VPs and Director if required

    • Assess capital approval reviews with SVP, VP, Directors and Project Managers

    • Conduct financial modelling to evaluate issues, risks, opportunities for cost efficiencies w.r.t financial targets

    • Collaborate with BU & Network planning, Finance and PMO governance teams

    • Establish and maintain close working relationships with SVPs, VPs, Directors and Project managers and Product Owners in the supported IT & Digital towers

    • Work closely with other planning primes, in identifying budgeting and forecasting challenge and contribute to improvements pertaining to financial processes, templates, performance measurements

    What you'll bring:

    • Undergraduate degree with financial/business background preferred

    • Knowledge of the Canadian telecom industry is highly preferred (B2B knowledge a plus)

    • Previous experience in Finance or capital planning an asset

    • Minimum 5 years of relevant, progressive experience in a financial planning and analytics role preferably in an IT or Digital industry

    • Very high proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and other MS Office tools. Experience in Oracle Cloud Suites (EPM & ERP) and SmartView is preferred.

    • High degree of proven analytical and data analysis capabilities is required.

    • Showcases strong business and financial acumen, research/analysis and problem-solving skills, ability to absorb a large amount of information (financial and non-financial) and summarize key issues.

    • Attention to detail, accuracy and high standards of quality are expected. Should be able to work both strategically and tactically.

    • The successful candidate will bring excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proven experience to build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization and with all levels of management in a matrix organization

    • Results oriented, has proven ability to multitask, flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

    • Ability to understand complex dynamics of working with multiple stakeholders with divergent interests

    • Relentlessly challenges the status quo to ensure new ideas are explored.

    • Understanding of Rogers internal Financial, SDLC, Procurement processes is an asset

    • Understanding Project Management principles and Project Software Development life cycle is an asset

    Accountabilities:

    • For each supporting portfolio, accountable to deliver monthly CAPEX forecast financial report, quarterly and annual budget planning and reporting.

    • Stay on top of portfolio finances and follow up/provide support to Project managers, communicate with Directors and VP as required to help the team ensure forecasted dollars are met during month end.

    • Be a representative for IT Capital forecasts/budgets for the supported portfolios and chair/present/participate in various CAPEX financial meetings with Executives, planning, Finance, CAPEX Governance, and Business planning teams, and be prepared to defend the forecast (explain why it is considered achievable or not).

    As part of the recruitment process, complete a background check which includes credit and criminal checks.

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    Schedule: Full time
    Shift: Day
    Length of Contract: 4 Months
    Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
    Travel Requirements: None
    Posting Category/Function: Real Estate / Facilities & Projects and Planning
    Requisition ID: 307688
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    Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

    Posting Notes: Corporate