Planning Manager

at  Rogers Communications

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!
Reporting into the Senior Manager, Capital Management, the Planning Manager will be a key contributor to the efforts made to provide timely and accurate reporting and analysis for the IT/Digital Planning team.
This individual will be responsible for the Capital Financial Planning and Analytics supporting the IT/Digital Team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• For each supporting portfolio, accountable to deliver monthly CAPEX forecast financial report, quarterly and annual budget planning and reporting.
• Stay on top of portfolio finances and follow up/provide support to Project managers, communicate with Directors and VP as required to help the team ensure forecasted dollars are met during month end.
• Be a representative for IT Capital forecasts/budgets for the supported portfolios and chair/present/participate in various CAPEX financial meetings with Executives, planning, Finance, CAPEX Governance, and Business planning teams, and be prepared to defend the forecast (explain why it is considered achievable or not).

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual capital budget planning including forecasting, analytics & reporting.
• Draft commentary and conduct analysis for exec-level capital forecast & financials review presentations
• Present monthly capital financial report to SVP, VPs and Director if required
• Assess capital approval reviews with SVP, VP, Directors and Project Managers
• Conduct financial modelling to evaluate issues, risks, opportunities for cost efficiencies w.r.t financial targets
• Collaborate with BU & Network planning, Finance and PMO governance teams
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with SVPs, VPs, Directors and Project managers and Product Owners in the supported IT & Digital towers
• Work closely with other planning primes, in identifying budgeting and forecasting challenge and contribute to improvements pertaining to financial processes, templates, performance measurements