Director - Finance (Business Analysis & Decision Support)

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*****Director - Finance (Business Analysis & Decision Support)****
Location:*
Regina, SK

Number of Positions:
1

Salary:
$133,091- $177, 455/ year (Based on Education & Experience)

Type of Position:
Permanent Full Time

Closing Date:
11/25/2025

Step into a role where strategy meets innovation
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As the leader of SaskTel's Decision Support team, you'll be the driving force behind transformative insights that shape the future of technology. Reporting to the CFO, you'll harness data, economic trends, and financial analysis to uncover opportunities that fuel growth and operational excellence. From guiding executive decisions with evidence-based recommendations to championing cross-functional collaboration, your work will influence everything from new products and services to corporate initiatives. This is more than a leadership position—it's a chance to inspire change, foster innovation, and ensure SaskTel remains at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry.

Specific Accountabilities

• Accountable for research and analysis on the telecommunications industry, competitive landscape, regulatory environment, legislative changes, external and internal environment scanning, new business models and organizational frameworks.
• Accountable for the facilitation, coordination, and leadership of cross-functional teams that identifies and resolves organizational challenges, problems and concerns as well as capitalizes on strategic opportunities.
• Proactively monitors internal and external environments to identify emerging business opportunities, use cases, and potential risks relevant to SaskTel's growth and performance.
• Champions innovation and the adoption of best practices in decision support, leveraging models, and framework from the telecom sector and beyond to enhance SaskTel s business processes.
• Works closely with leaders, business units, subject matter experts and SaskTel s executive to lead the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to assess the viability, impact, and alignment of opportunities with SaskTel's strategic objectives.
• Conducts economic and financial analysis of the Corporation that is data driven and evidence-based resulting in business recommendations to the Executive.
• Collaborate with the business to create business cases based on sound financial assumptions, that manage or mitigate Corporate risks and provide recommendations that balance strategic priorities with long term financial sustainability.
• Represents the Decision Support function in Executive and cross departmental meetings, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and stakeholders needs. Including preparing and presenting comprehensive reports, dashboards, opportunities, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Assists business units through solution execution, providing ongoing guidance, monitoring progress, and ensuring intended outcomes are achieved.
• Responsible for Product Margin Reporting (PMR) including the review and analysis of product and service profitability through special studies with the objective of identifying and recommending operational improvements to the Executive.
• This position works closely with the Director Finance (Strategic Planning and Business Development) on high profile projects that may be urgent or complex in nature and likely to have a significant impact on SaskTel s strategic outlook.
• Accountable to minimize and mitigate exposure and impact to business-critical processes through the effective implementation of Business Continuity Plans and in accordance with responsibilities outlined in the Corporate BCM Policy, the Emergency Operations Procedures and the Emergency Alert Procedures.

Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) / Bachelor of Administration or Commerce, Economics Data Science degree or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in decision support, business analysis, or strategic roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in the telecommunication industry and other industries that support techco functions and cross-industry business models is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven track record of influencing executive decision-making through rigorous analysis and compelling evidence/data based recommendations and ability to interact effectively with senior management, SaskTel s Board of Directors and CIC.
• Excellent analytical, research, planning and project management skills and proficiency data analytic tools and techniques, financial modelling and business case development.
• Solid comprehension of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), economic theory and CRTC directives.
• Ability to build, manage and foster client relationships across the organization and external parties.
• Strong knowledge of the telecommunications industry and SaskTel which includes service offerings, operational processes, and the interrelationships

of departmental functions.

• Ability to integrate marketing, technical and operational considerations while leading strategic initiatives and working across divisional boundaries.
• Ability to select and prepare appropriate information to be shared with internal and external bodies.
• Ability to manage constantly changing priorities, multiple initiatives and meet rigorous deadlines.
• Aptitude for innovative approach to business opportunities.

Leadership Accountabilities

• Builds and leads a high performing workforce by demonstrating the characteristics of a great leader at SaskTel: Able to Inspire Trust, Big Picture Thinker & Problem Solver, Passionate & Energetic, and Results Agility.
• Fosters employee engagement and purposefully reinforces and role models SaskTel's corporate culture: Think Big (Innovation and Courage), Make a Difference (Commitment and Community), Focus on Experiences (Simplicity and Agility), and working as OneSaskTel Team.
• Provides clear leadership and oversight of all people-related activities, fostering a fair, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Leads talent acquisition, development, and retention through effective coaching, feedback, and communication, while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Organizes and directs work including prioritizing assignments, establishing objectives, providing regular performance feedback, and taking necessary corrective action as may be required.
• Ensures all relevant policies are understood and complied with, including but not limited to safety, health, environmental, Code of Business Conduct, privacy, cybersecurity, AI usage/utilization, and authorization and signing authorities.
• Oversees financial activities within area of responsibility. Creates and/or monitors annual operating and capital budgets, keeping tabs on budget adherence, and taking necessary actions to address budget variances.
• Responsible for negotiation, execution and/or enforcement of contracts for obtaining goods and services related to the area of responsibility.
• Accountable for proactively identifying, inspiring, and acting on opportunities to innovate and drive process improvements, develop growth initiatives, and improve revenue and/or reduce costs. Driving valuable customer experiences and employee engagement, improving sustainability, and demonstrates commitment to the communities that we serve.

This is an on-site position located at the location(s) above. The successful candidate must be located within the province of Saskatchewan. Out of province/country candidates must be willing to relocate. Flexible work opportunities, in province, may be available.
At SaskTel, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and creativity, while advancing our efforts as Saskatchewan's leading Information and Communications Technology provider.

As one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers, we offer rewarding work, competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental plans, pension plans, flexible work arrangements, paid time off, training & more For more information on our benefits please click here: SaskTel's Benefits.

We value diversity as a key aspect of our culture. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you need any accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact us confidentially