Strategy Manager

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋 Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place! We’re looking for a Strategy Manager to join our team at Lightspeed. This role will support enterprise and business strategy efforts by conducting analysis, developing insights, and helping teams make data-driven decisions. As Lightspeed enters its next phase of growth and a multi-year transformation, this role will help shape and support key strategic priorities across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. What you'll be doing: Support enterprise and business strategy efforts through research, analysis, and insight development, including contributing to annual strategic planning and ongoing strategic review cadences Break down complex business problems and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis Build models, synthesize data, and develop materials to support executive-level decision-making Contribute to the development of business cases, plans, and recommendations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and support the execution of key initiatives Help track progress and performance of initiatives against key milestones and targets What you need to bring: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail Ability to structure problems and work through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Comfort working with data and translating findings into clear insights Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, fluency in English as a working language is required for this position. Even better if you have, but not necessary: 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, finance, or a related field Experience working on structured problem-solving engagements (e.g., strategy, operations, or transformation projects) Internship or early-career experience involving data analysis and business problem solving Experience in SaaS, fintech, or other technology-driven environments You’ll enjoy: A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work A culture that celebrates performance The chance to make an impact in a team that’s big enough for career growth, but lean enough to make your voice heard Career-defining opportunities Plus benefits designed to keep you happy, healthy and fulfilled. Flexible paid time off and remote work policies Equity options, because this is your company too Contributions to your pension plan. Your future matters Training opportunities to grow your skills and career Health and wellness credit so you feel your best Time off to volunteer and give back to your community Interest groups, employee led networks, social committees to sponsored sports teams Computer purchase program to get your personal MacBook Enhanced parental leave to support growing families At Lightspeed, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your skill set, qualifications, experience, and market data. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We reasonably expect the total compensation for this position to be in the range of $125,000 - $145,000 CAD. Lightspeed also provides a variety of employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, wellness, life and disability insurance, RRSP plan and match, paid parental leave top-up, and paid time off.Please note that this compensation information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within Ontario and reflects the amount Lightspeed is willing to pay at the time of this posting. This role represents an existing vacancy at Lightspeed. Lightspeed uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our recruiting and hiring teams. To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Where to from here? Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here. Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs. Who we are: Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks. Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries. Lightspeed handles your information in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Statement.

Support enterprise and business strategy by conducting research, analysis, and insight development to drive data-driven decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop business cases and track the performance of key strategic initiatives.

Requires strong analytical skills, the ability to handle ambiguity, and fluency in English. Preference is given to candidates with 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strategy, or finance, particularly within SaaS or fintech environments.

• Flexible Paid Time Off • Remote Work Policies • Equity Options • Pension Plan Contributions • Training Opportunities • Health And Wellness Credit • Volunteer Time Off • Computer Purchase Program • Enhanced Parental Leave • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • RRSP Plan And Match

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• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Quantitative Analysis
• Qualitative Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Data Synthesis
• Business Case Development
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Business Problems
• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Strategic Prioritization
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Language Interpretation
• Consulting
• Economics
• English Language
• Finance
• Equities
• Sales
• Innovation
• Market Data
• Operations
• Business Strategies
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Writing
• Collaboration
• Detail Oriented

• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Data & Analytics
• Finance & Accounting
• Software
• Strategy Manager
• Operations Manager (General)
• Manufacturing Managers
• General and Operations Managers

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Canada