Strategy, Planning, and Analytics Manager

In your role as Strategy, Planning, and Analytics Manager for the Alaska Commercial Company (ACC) at The North West Company (TNWC), you will partner with the Senior Manager of Strategic FP&A, the President of the Alaska Commercial Company, and the broader leadership team to lead and execute the strategic planning process and other key analytics initiatives for ACC. This cross-functional role is critical in supporting the business unit’s long-term goals through comprehensive financial planning, data analysis, project management, and business case development. You will play a vital role in identifying new growth initiatives, optimizing performance, and aligning ACC’s strategic priorities with corporate objectives. Joining TNWC gives you the opportunity for development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture. TNWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information. Your Role

• Lead the strategic planning cycle for the Alaska Commercial Company (ACC), from initial current-state assessments to strategy development, budget alignment, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants to shape long-term business strategies and corporate alignment initiatives.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, variance analysis, and return-on-investment evaluations for capital projects and initiatives.
• Drive monthly FP&A reporting by analyzing operational performance and identifying key business insights that influence decision-making.
• Lead the development of short-, medium-, and long-term financial plans to support corporate and business unit growth strategies.
• Build and evaluate business cases for new opportunities, including feasibility studies, market expansion analysis, and M&A opportunities.
• Manage performance tracking frameworks by developing KPIs, dashboards, variance reports, and one-page summaries for monthly business reviews.
• Prepare executive-level materials for strategy meetings, Steering Committee reviews, and capital planning oversight.
• Partner with business unit leaders and corporate teams to identify, investigate, and implement business optimization initiatives.
• Support project execution by assisting with implementation roadmaps, change management strategies, and progress monitoring of key initiatives.
• Ensure strategic initiatives follow project management and governance best practices, while engaging internal and external subject matter experts.
• Provide strategic recommendations and course-corrections by evaluating operational metrics, market dynamics, and financial performance.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or relevant graduate degree considered a strong asset
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis, business strategy, or a similar role.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and the ability to solve complex problems.
• Expert-level skills in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other financial tools; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, or Python is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and present findings to executive stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience influencing senior leadership.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing deadlines.
• High attention to detail, prioritization skills, and a results-driven mindset
• Must be legally able to travel between United States and Canada when required, based on business need.

Location: Winnipeg, MB or Anchorage, AK Reports To: Senior Manager, Strategic FP&A We create a collaborative and constructive culture by: Being Enterprising

• Committing to our Customer
• Working with Passion
• Leading and Developing Others
• Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity
• Building Trust

The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill. This position adheres to the Corporate Application Process Guidelines. #WorkNWC #MakeADifference