Manager, Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics

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 Manager to join its Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice in our Financial Advisory Services team. This is a new role, and the successful candidate will be responsible for the below. 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. We advise companies on AI adoption and AI-driven Value Creation. 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. This is a replacement role.   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 AI Literacy, adoption and AI-driven Value Creation. Applied business analytics   In your role as a Manager, you will: Conduct detailed research and analysis of client, industry, and market performance and develop practical strategies and action plans, including supporting financial analysis/models and implementation plans Consult with client personnel and participate in and/or lead client meetings and interviews Lead content development for client projects – including identifying hypotheses, determining required analysis, outlining project plans, crafting insights and recommendations Display the expertise and ability to work across several of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics project areas listed above Help clients realize AI-driven Value Creation benefits Contribute to the practice’s sales, business development, and marketing activities (including networking, proposals, prospect meetings, and presentations) Identify new and/or additional opportunities to assist existing clients Develop and maintain strong client relationships, both internal and external Be engaged in the development and management of the Strategy, Value Creation & Analytics practice Coach and mentor other team members to their highest potential   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 Completed undergraduate university degree with outstanding academic credentials Professional designations (e.g., CPA, P.Eng, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) and/or Master's level university education would be considered an asset 4-6 years of relevant work experience with strategy, financial planning & analysis, business transformation and/or