Director, Strategy, Development and Performance (Finance) – Hybrid Full Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Strategy, Development and Performance is a leader with a keen understanding of market dynamics, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate, inspire and lead cross-functional teams.  This role is accountable for developing The Globe’s long term strategic and financial plan and will build credibility across the organization as a centre of excellence in strategic planning, business development and performance management. This role will provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior leadership, including preparing input for board presentations, preparing financial presentations, industry/peer group comparisons, and leading the finance stream and analysis of projects, including new business opportunities, acquisitions, and financing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead the process of developing The Globe’s 3-year strategic and financial plan, including ensuring alignment across the business and developing KPI’s to monitor progress and outcomes

Business Development

• Proactively identify, analyze and recommend new opportunities in the form of organic or inorganic growth that are outside existing mandates.
• Support business identified opportunities, including preparing or reviewing business cases.
• Identify and evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and alliances.
• Support the execution of business development initiatives.
• Assess and manage risks associated with strategic opportunities.
• Analyze, compare and assess various strategic opportunities including strategic alignment and ROI.

Performance Management

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and report on the progress of strategic plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on performance data and feedback.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of 1-2 professionals.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with various departments to ensure alignment and support of strategic initiatives.
• Work with senior leadership to shape and gather strategic objectives, navigating to consensus as an Executive team.

Other Responsibilities

• Preparing the Quarterly CEO report to the Board
• Gathering of market intelligence to understand the competitive landscape, sharing monthly updates on changes, themes and quantitative results. 
• Supporting and/or leading special projects as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a related discipline
• Professional financial designation (CPA, CA) with a CFA an asset
• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience with at least 5 years at a management level
• Deep understanding of the media/publishing/subscription business and industry
• Proven experience in effectively engaging a variety of stakeholders, communicating complex information, negotiating, collaborating, and building strong relationships
• Demonstrated experience with executive presentations, reporting, and writing business cases
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into a financial plan
• Critical thinking and analysis are key skills
• People management experience or experience coaching and developing team members

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• Parental leave top-up
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• Annual wellness subsidy
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Education assistance for external training courses
  

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:  

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.