Business Manager, Finance (Revenue Planning) (contract)

JOB SUMMARYThe Business Manager, Finance (Revenue Planning) is responsible for revenue growth through optimization and pricing analytic leadership and building strong relationships across the organization. They will lead the long-term revenue driving strategy to maximize company profitability, working alongside the Marketing, CRM, Operations, and Finance teams.JOB DETAILSAccountabilitiesRevenue Planning and Pricing Analytics:Preparing Annual Operating Plan/Strategic Plan/ Monthly forecasting of the company's revenues, including leading overall processes and timelines based on company performance, market conditions, competitive activities, and growth opportunitiesPredict subscriber revenues using machine learning algorithms and AI based on historical transactions dataComplete promotional pricing post analysis in partnership with CRM, Finance, and Marketing teams (i.e. Lifetime Revenue Analysis)Lead pricing strategy and architecture; develop pricing actions and recommendations to drive profitability while maintaining value propositionDevelop a road map for future strategic pricing capabilities (tools, systems, data) relating to the collection and synthesis of competitive and market pricing insights (elasticity analysis, customer segmentation, competitive price, scenario modeling) to inform pricing strategyDevelop and maintain the deferred revenue model by working closely with the Subscriber planning team to understand the inputsConduct deep-dive analyses into subscriber revenues behavior by using SQL/PythonWork with both US and internal Canadian teams to track progress towards revenue KPIs such as ARPU and DiscountingProvide insightful interpretation of key revenue drivers underlying the results, highlight key issues and make appropriate recommendations where requiredManaging the end-to-end analytics of our approach to revenue optimization and applying creativity to generate data-driven insights to create value in our market.Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly board of directors' presentationsProvide financial support in analysis, recommendation, and implementation of solutions and improvementsEnsure continuous process improvement in terms of efficiency, transparency, and overall effectiveness in driving better business decisionsAssist in developing reforecasts and strategic plans at the corporate level based on actuals and future financial projectionsReporting:Deliver actuals reporting to business units and finance team, including tracking of key metrics in relation to month-end finance activitiesAnalyze variances and prepare flash forecasts for respective departmentsMonitor month-end accruals and reversals process by working closely with the accounting teamPrepare reports and presentations for monthly and weekly management meetings and quarterly board deck meetingsModeling:Develop, implement, and use tools for managing and analyzing financial performanceStrong financial modeling skills and understanding of P&L (Profit & Loss Statement)A demonstrated leader who can provide sound economic analysis to steward decision makingCreate models and metrics to improve upon forecasting of financial performance continuouslyDevelop financial models to evaluate the effectiveness of a business idea and provide recommendations, as well as track results to expectationsBe able to analyze and organize large volumes of data into a predictive model to drive effective business performance and decision-makingKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSLevel of EducationBachelor's degree in commerce, business administration, or economicsRecognized accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) an assetSQL knowledge is a MUSTFamiliar with a range of data tools (i.e., Python, Amazon Redshift, R)Experience in applying data science methods to business problemsExperience in machine learning, predictive analytics, and statistical modelingJob Related ExperienceMinimum 3 years of relevant experienceSkills and BackgroundAbility to create complex, multi-year financial modelsFamiliarity with subscriber-based businessAdvanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel, Hyperion Essbase, and Oracle FinancialsCommunicationsThis position requires the objective review of complex work problems, obtaining cooperation or approval, requires considerable resourcefulness.SiriusXM Canada is committed to equity in employment and programming.As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection within SiriusXM Canada, employment is conditional upon the ability to provide authorized proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, at least 14 days prior to starting employment with SiriusXM Canada. SiriusXM Canada acknowledges its obligations under the applicable human rights legislation and will comply with its duty to accommodate in appropriate cases. Broadcast Media Production and Distribution