Strategy Associate

Purpose of Position

The Strategy Associate supports the development, execution, and monitoring of business strategy by turning financial, operational, and strategic information into meaningful insights that support decision-making. The role works closely with the Strategy Manager and stakeholders across the business to track performance, identify emerging trends, and provide clear visibility into progress against strategic objectives.

This opportunity is ideal for an analytical and intellectually curious professional who enjoys working with data, asking the right questions, and transforming complex information into clear insights and compelling presentations that help leaders make informed business decisions.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

In this role, you will:

• Support the strategic planning and budgeting process, helping to translate business priorities into measurable objectives and plans.
• Coordinate strategic reporting and monitor progress against strategic initiatives, performance measures, and balanced scorecards.
• Analyze financial, operational, and business performance data to identify trends, changes, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Develop high-quality management reports, presentations, and executive-level materials that clearly communicate business performance and strategic progress.
• Support the preparation and management of documentation for Board, management, and committee meetings.
• Assist in developing business cases for potential new products, services, and other business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with teams across the organization to gather information, monitor strategy execution, and support strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the organization's strategic planning and reporting capabilities.

What Will Make You Successful

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in strategy, business analysis, management reporting, project coordination, financial analysis, or a related business function.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with the ability to produce polished management and executive-level reports and presentations.
• Experience interpreting financial, operational, and strategic information and translating findings into useful business insights.
• Strong report-writing and presentation capability, with the ability to distil detailed information into concise, decision-useful outputs.
• Ability to interpret complex information, identify trends and connections, and develop insights that contribute to informed business decisions.
• Ability to understand business priorities and connect performance information with the organization's broader strategic objectives.
• A natural interest in understanding what is driving business performance, asking thoughtful questions, and exploring opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to turn detailed information and analysis into clear, compelling reports, presentations, and messages for different audiences.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across different functions and organizational levels to gather information and support shared objectives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate deliverables, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Maintains high standards of accuracy and professionalism, particularly when preparing information for management, Committees, and the Board.
• Demonstrates confidentiality, objectivity, sound judgement, and a commitment to the GK Values of Honesty, Integrity and Trust.

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven