Director, Strategy

3 months ago


Toronto, Canada Flipp Full time

About Flipp

Flipp partners with the largest North American retailers and brands to deliver local promotions and savings to millions of engaged shoppers daily, driving superior returns on investments. 

We help people make smarter shopping decisions with autonomy and accountability. With rising living costs, Flipp's mission is crucial. Our Shopper Consideration Platform allows retailers and manufacturers to create digital experiences from their savings & deals content, aiding shoppers in deciding what to buy and where to buy it. Together, we make a difference.

At Flipp, you'll work with hungry, humble, highly intelligent and other-centered teammates. We challenge ourselves, learn by doing, and grow by developing new skills and perspectives. You'll be equipped to make an impact, realize your potential, and stay inspired every step of the way.

The Director, Strategy will identify, lead and develop our company-wide strategic planning and business processes including long-term planning, strategic initiatives and ongoing reporting via OGSM balance scorecard. With direct and ongoing collaboration with the executive management (CFO, CEO) and senior functional leaders, the Director, Strategy will develop and refine: 

Enterprise-level strategy including mission, vision, where to play, how to win and M&AEnterprise-level insights to support strategy development and ongoing refinement including but not limited to market insights and competitive intelligence Ensuring organizational alignment i.e. executional plans are developed as a cascade from core strategic annual and long-term planning process Company-wide business processes including ongoing governance, balance scorecard (OGSM) and key strategic initiatives 

The strategy team sits at the nexus of the company, working closely with Product, Operations, External Partnerships, Post-merger Integration and Finance teams to identify the largest opportunities for our business and develop plans against them.


What you'll get the opportunity to do:

Strategic Planning

Lead, coordinate and set the agenda for strategic planning and long-term planning at Flipp including annual 3-YR and 10-YR organizational planning and quarterly strategic deep-dive reviewsRefine and build our strategic planning process into an organizational discipline with rigour, robustness and external best practices and data.Work with the executive team (CEO/CFO) to build out new strategy elements leveraging the where to play and how to win framework; incorporate new strategy elements into all planning processesUnderstand and identify market opportunities and sizing pools for Flipp including in core and adjacent spacesUnderstand the competitive landscape and monitor developments across the Digital Merchandising landscape globally to identify new opportunities and white-space for growth and innovation Work with the finance and FP&A teams to ensure that strategy and long-term financial models, goals and KPIs are aligned and synchronized across key modelling outcomes and scenarios.

Strategy Execution & Monitoring

Lead, coordinate and deliver the annual OGSM planning process (Q4 - Q1) ensuring Develop scorecards for strategic and operational initiatives including key metrics, measures and outcomes ensuring robust collaboration and cross-functional inputsSet up and run ongoing processes to ensure that the OGSM framework is laddered and cascaded across the full organization including key communication channels and strategies for alignment. Set up processes and systems to ensure the OGSM balance scorecard is up to date monthly with key insights derived and presented to the senior leadership team and the Flipp community via our all-hands communication channels

Strategic Initiatives

Develop and evaluate business cases for strategic initiatives, features, products and sales-based approaches through opportunity prioritization from a customer, financial, operational, product and partnership lens Lead the development of large partnership opportunities and new business models, including end-to-end financial models focused on operational scaling and return on investment Lead and coordinate the ongoing strategic initiative review process (approx every 6 weeks) to ensure that overall status is articulated, risk mitigation activities are identified and opportunities are pursued for acceleration

Corporate Development 

Develop, update and organize the articulation of Flipp’s inorganic M&A strategy in partnership with CEO/CFO/Executive team and in alignment with our overall long-term strategic planning framework and goals. Ensuring that M&A is seen as a complementary and accelerated growth driver - ON STRATEGY. Prospect identification and pipeline management Ensure continuous monitoring of the external landscape to identify potential acquisition targets and or partnerships.Build relationships with investment bankers and private equity companies to ensure we have a comprehensive list of potential targets and stay on top of opportunities and processes Categorize and review target opportunities to ensure alignment with enterprise growth strategiesBuild an internal database of M&A opportunities and outcomes from strategic processes and evaluations to be leveraged for tracking, monitoring and benchmarking Process management and execution Ensure pipeline, M&A strategy and diligence tracking are up to date Investment memos, business cases and financial modelling as required Coordinate with third-party advisors as required to facilitate opportunity assessment and or due diligence Lead the development of Executive-level updates and content including quarterly board reporting on our M&A strategy, progress and in-process opportunities

Team Leadership and coaching

Provide leadership coaching and mentoring to the team and make strategic changes where required to enhance bench strength at all levels, strengthen the planning and strategy team’s capabilities and elevate outcomesFoster a shared culture of high performance, engagement, knowledge sharing and collaborationSupport the growth and development of the teamEnsure the strategy team is highly engaged cross-functionally to ensure robust collaboration and strategic partnership-building


What you'll bring to the team:

Minimum 8-10 years of related experience driving strategy initiativesGlobal strategy experience or experience with strategy consulting would be preferredExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and motivate individuals across all levels of the organization. Gain quick credibility, commitment, and trust from all levels of the organizationAbility to communicate and articulate complex ideas and present them to the executive teamProven track record of success in shaping and influencing an organization’s strategic agenda and prioritiesDemonstrated ability to be successful in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environmentExperience working with and aligning a broad range of stakeholders on a strategic goalA high degree of initiative, a sense of urgency and someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quoAdvanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (and/or their Google Workspace equivalents)


Our promise to each other:

What we bring:

An inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice matters A remote first environment The tools and opportunities you need to grown and develop Every opportunity to own your success

What you bring:

Your authentic self, everyday Your best work, from anywhere An appetite for learning, curiosity, and a growth mindset Motivation, initiative and the mind of an entrepreneur

Here’s how to apply:

If you’re interested in working with us on the future of shopping, fill out the fields below and submit your application. While experience and skill sets are valuable, growth potential and attitudes are equally important. If you’re prepared to grow dramatically with your team at a world-class learning organization, consider applying. We understand that the most creative solutions require diversity in thought and life experiences.

Flipp is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We are proud to be a welcoming space for employees, of every background, to bring their whole selves to work with confidence. Flipp is committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure our selection process is equitable, and such accommodations can be made available on request. If you require an accommodation, please contact your dedicated recruiter directly.

A member of our recruitment team will respond to you in the coming weeks.

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