Manager, Program Reporting and Analysis - Remote Canada

OVERVIEW

The role is a key contributor within the BIA Program Reporting and Analysis team under the umbrella of the Finance department, where new business ideas and partnerships are incubated and scaled.  The Manager, Reporting and Analysis - Western Programs will focus on providing visibility and insights for recycling-related cost modelling, insights development, and fee setting primarily through Business Intelligence tools like Power BI, Python, ML and AI. This will involve the creation and management of data models, the development of formal processes, and the support of other tools to optimize business operations.  This role will be involved in strategic projects and work closely with business stakeholders, using data to identify and translate business needs and opportunities into actional initiatives.  The candidate will report directly to the Director, Reporting and Analysis - Western Programs. 

This is a salary paid position, requiring residency in Canada, with occasional visits to the Toronto office. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Identify areas for improvement and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement control enhancements through new operational processes.

Lead external audits and/or regulatory requests from third parties by collecting and amalgamating information or performing calculations with raw data as required.

Ad-hoc tasks as directed by management to support organizational needs.

Champion a team by leading them through a transition and provide technical and business support

Assess existing manual program reporting and operational processes and drive automation initiatives; quantify and communicate efficiency and time savings achieved through modernization.

Translate producer, supply chain and other internal/external data into analytical projects (to include refining the models and asking the ‘right questions’)

Integrate and analyze data from multiple data warehouses and operational systems to deliver statistically sound analysis and clear insights to a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Proactively identify opportunities within each program to provide additional insights for the wider business

Drive new analytical initiatives aimed at improving program efficiency, scalability, and outcomes in support of a circular economy.

Identify, support, and lead projects aimed at scaling up the way the recycling organization leverages on data, insights, and intelligence.

Design champion / challenger strategies that lead to ongoing learning and improvement

Ad-hoc tasks as directed by management to support organizational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree Business or a quantitative subject (e.g. computer science, mathematics, engineering, science, economics, or finance)

CPA designation preferred

An equivalent combination of education, and experiences may be considered.

Experience

7+ years of experience in progressive reporting, analytics, or business intelligence roles

3+ years of experience leading reporting functions and managing analysts

Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

Direct experience with BI & analytics tools (Python, SQL, Amazon RedShift or PowerBI)

Strong experience in finding data insights and provide business recommendation to the business.

Preferred knowledge of SAP

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

Preference for experience accounting or supply chain management role

Proven experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders

Strong communication and organizational skills

Analytical mindset that is able to handle advanced modelling exercises

Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and deadlines

Good stakeholder management experience, comfortable presenting to senior leadership teams

Good understanding of statistical modelling knowledge or any machine learning technique knowledge is a plus (regression, logistic regression, random forest, etc.)

A hacker’s mindset – the ability to build simple but clever and elegant solutions to opportunities while using creative problem-solving automation, programming, and prototyping.

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and the ability to communicate and apply AI technologies effectively within a business context.

WORKING CONDITIONS

All CM employees work 40 hours per week, remotely from a home office environment.

This role requires occasional work in the Toronto head office.

PAY TRANSPARENCY 

Expected Compensation: 

An annual base salary in the range of $90,000 to $110,000.

The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.  The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate’s unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.   

Job Vacancy Reason 

This position is a new role.

Artificial Intelligence 

AI is not used during our hiring processes.  

Applicant and Interviewee Communication 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted. 

Applicants who have been interviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview. 

Record Retention  

Job posting records and associated application forms will be retained for at least three years.  

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers, Circular Materials develops, implements, and supports effective and efficient recycling programs to advance innovation, deliver improved environmental outcomes and drive value across the recycling supply chain. Our full-service offerings include collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.  

Together, we are advancing the circular economy where materials are collected, recycled, and can be returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. As we develop enhanced recycling systems across Canada, we work to ensure more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.  

Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.  

Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, seeking team members with a diversity of thought, skills, experiences, culture, and ethnicity to help us achieve our purpose of accelerating a circular economy for people and the planet. As a national organization operating across Canada, our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the many provinces and territories where we do business.  

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:  

51% of Circular Materials employees identify as women. 

53% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities. 

97% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.  

95% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.   

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.  As part of our commitment to reconciliation, Circular Materials is working to advance Indigenous representation and partnerships within our organization and across our programs.  We acknowledge that Circular Materials operates on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and we recognize the importance of respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in the workplace and beyond. 

Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards. Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting [email protected]. This email is only used for accommodation requests.