Strategic Planning Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leading specific strategic projects pertaining to the company's markets, competitors, and market position, working directly with all levels of line management and corporate support functions
• Preparing and maintaining in-depth analysis and modeling of financial and business performance to support company-wide financial and operational goals, initiatives and objectives
• Facilitating the annual strategic planning process across the company
• Using quantitative, commercial, and financial tools and frameworks to support strategic decision making for the company
• Supporting the development of quarterly Board of Director presentations on corporate strategy and other strategic reporting as well as Investor Relations publications and analysis
• Supporting market intelligence reporting (macro-economic indicators, product line metrics, financial metrics, etc.)
• Supporting the inorganic growth initiatives of the company through financial modeling, due diligence support and integration planning & execution
• Contributing to ad hoc special projects from the C-suite

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• The ideal candidate is a self-starter that can break down complex problems, utilize data analytics to solve them and ultimately put together a compelling pitch to executive management.
• Undergraduate Degree in finance, business, engineering, or other analytically rigorous degree
• CFA® designation or Masters in Finance/Economics is viewed as a plus, but not required
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in corporate development, FP&A, investment banking, corporate strategy, or another related field
• M&A deal exposure is desirable, but not required
• Highly proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong intuition for analytical methods and a desire to solve real-world challenges
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior executives in a high-performance environment
• Excellence in balancing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication, writing and presentation skills
• Have a tenacious desire to impact the success of the business

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000
• Not Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sit
• Use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls
• Use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners

COMPANY INFORMATION

• Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE.
• Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
• Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.