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.

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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.

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 management consulting; prior experience in the above-mentioned project areas would be an asset
• Understanding of use cases and potential to apply Artificial Intelligence to create opportunities for value creation and business transformation would be an asset
• Superior verbal, interpersonal, leadership, and written communication skills
• Strong PowerPoint design, layout, and storyboarding skills
• Skilled in financial analysis or modeling, data analytics and visualization, market research and analysis, internal/external analysis, project problem diagnosis, and solution development
• Familiarities with modern data analytics and AI tools and software, such as Tableau, Power BI, ChatGPT, Notion, or similar platforms
• Motivated to be market-facing and driving relationships that lead to future work
• Strong work initiative and the ability to adapt to new challenges and propose ideas
• Motivated, detail-oriented, autonomous, rigorous, and able to work under pressure
• The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel when necessary

The compensation range for this position is $98,000 to $148,000 annually.

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.

• 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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts:

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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.

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