Senior Manager - Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics

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Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Your Opportunity Our Toronto office is looking for a Senior Manager join the leadership of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice in our Financial Advisory Services team. Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics helps companies drive profitable growth and improve financial and operational performance. We assist our clients in navigating urgent and critical situations where significant value is at stake, including defining moments such as M&A transactions, business transformation, growth, or recovery. Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics take a practical and hands-on approach to rapidly identify high-impact initiatives that drive improved EBITDA and cash flow via a data-driven approach. The types of projects the team works on include: Performance improvement and turnaround Strategy and business planning Revenue growth and margin improvement Cost reduction and working capital optimization Process improvement and operating model design M&A: Integration or carve-out/separation planning and execution Market, commercial, and operational due diligence Pre-divestiture performance improvement Synergies analysis Business transformation Applied business analytics In your role as a Senior Manager you will: Lead teams of any size on client projects against our commitments to project scope, quality of service, value-added contribution, cost, risk and timely delivery Lead content development for projects – including identifying hypotheses, determining required analysis, outlining project plans, crafting insights & recommendations Lead and drive sales and business development activities, including identifying and qualifying client project opportunities with potential clients, preparing proposals and discussing / presenting proposals to client prospects Display the expertise and ability to work across several of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics project areas listed above Be recognized for your technical and analytical expertise and ability to guide client teams towards superior decisions Develop and maintain client relationships at senior levels, both internal and external Be engaged as a leader in the development, management and growth of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice Engage in marketing activities including development of marketing materials and eminence content (such as whitepapers or points-of-view), networking, and presentations Coach and mentor other team members to their highest potential How will you succeed? You are a leader in the business and focused on business development (generating project opportunity leads and sales) and growth You ensure work is complete, accurate and appropriately reviewed by maintaining the necessary technical knowledge and professional development. You give timely, relevant and actionable feedback to the team. You actively engage in communication with people leaders to ensure understanding of performance and development, while identifying and attracting top talent. How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as proactive, positive, professional, and dependable You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective, high-quality service delivery to your clients You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive and enable an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning and professional development Your experience and education Minimum of 6 years of related work experience Bachelor’s level university education is a requirement Professional designation(s) and / or Masters level university education is an asset (e.g. MBA, Engineering degrees, Math degrees, Science degrees, CPA, Lean Six Sigma) etc Skilled in business development (client project opportunity generation, pursuit and sales close) Strong external consulting or advisory experience, especially in the design, execution and delivery of projects in the earlier noted client project service areas Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of consulting and advisory projects (project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, storyboarding, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations, project profitability, risk identification / mitigation and team leadership); Superior problem solving skills, analytical rigor and communications (verbal, written, ppt, etc) Strong market, financial and commercial acumen, including working with financial information Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead teams with limited oversight Ability to effectively team and work in a dynamic, start-up / entrepreneurial environment willingness to contribute to the development of internal processes and procedures Solid industry knowledge in the following sectors would be desirable but not required: Retail, Consumer Business, Consumer Packaged Goods, Food, Restaurants, Manufacturing, Industrials, Energy & Resources, Private Equity The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel, when necessary Why BDO? Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways: We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community. Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community. Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle. Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us. Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role. Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public. BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel. More information on BDO Canada’s Privacy Policy can be found here: Privacy Policy | BDO Canada Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists. To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page. #LI-DE1 When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.

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