Manager, Decision Support

Manager, Decision Support

Location: Hybrid – Kamloops or Vancouver, BC, CA

Job Function: Finance Corporate Services and Internal Audit

BCLC exists to generate win-wins for the greater good.

For our people, our players, our communities, our industry, and our planet.

Lottery | Casino | Sports

Being a social purpose company, we are not only able to better align our business decisions with our purpose, but more importantly, we are committing to doing our part in creating a better world.

We bring our purpose to life by ensuring all our actions, behaviours and decisions create benefits for communities and the planet.

Motivated and guided by our social purpose, everything we do must benefit the greater good. And we encourage our employees, partners, players, industry and communities to engage with us on this ambition.

We want you to be where you feel you can do your best work. Most of our jobs can be done remotely providing you reside in BC.

For those who prefer working in a community with others, we have two beautiful offices in convenient locations:

2940 Virtual Way, Vancouver | 74 Seymour Street W, Kamloops

This is a Permanent, Full Time opportunity

Expected Salary Range: $104,662 – $130,827 – $163,533
Our typical hiring range will be /- 5% of the midpoint shown above

Factors influencing this decision include qualifications and market conditions for the role

The Company

For over three decades, BCLC has delivered exceptional gambling entertainment for British Columbians. To fulfill our social purpose we have a vision to revolutionize gambling entertainment through engaging experiences that build and benefit communities. We operate national and provincial lotteries in partnership with 3500 retail partners, provide the games, technology & oversight to 37 brick & mortar casinos, and operate a safe secure and 100% legal online gambling presence PlayNow.com. In our recently completed fiscal year, BCLC generated a record $1.6 billion in net income to the Province of B.C. to support First Nations, local host governments, health care, education and community programs across the province.

The Team

Imagine a high performing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team that embodies a unique blend of professionalism and vibrant spirit that thrives on the thrill of financial strategy/analysis and on the challenges and complexities of a dynamic organization. Yes, we take our work seriously, but also know how to have fun along the way. Whether it’s team building activities, “friendly” competitions or spontaneous celebrations, we believe in creating a positive and enjoyable work environment.

The FP&A department provides the company with insightful financial analysis and presentations (translating numbers into insights and actions) for a social purpose company which includes three lines of business (Casino, Lottery and iGaming), proudly delivering over $1.5 billion in net income to the Province of BC annually, for the benefit of British Columbians.

The Role

As a Decision Support Manager specializing in project budgeting and forecasting, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the efficient allocation and utilization of financial resources across the organization’s projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers to provide strategic financial insights, enhance budgeting/forecasting accuracy and optimize forecasting methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to informed decision-making, drive financial efficiency and contribute significantly to the successful delivery of our projects on time and on budget. The implementation of strategic initiatives will be instrumental in achieving our long-term organizational goals and ensuring its sustained success.

What you will accomplish

• Detailed understanding of all project budgets across all divisions
• Guide the business on identifying financial risk and opportunities within large, complex projects
• Build deep collaborative relationships with the project management office, enterprise portfolio team, finance teams and key business unit stakeholders
• Anticipate finance activities for each project including updates for business planning and project performance management
• Enhance the company’s approach to financial planning and forecasting in project management to include time-value financial considerations
• Develop new or improved performance indicators for project reporting

What will make you successful

• You have a university degree, such as B.Comm, BBA, MBA, and an accredited professional accounting designation
• You have 6 to 8 years current progressive management/leadership experience in financial performance management
• You are designated as a CPA and have exceptional knowledge of financial forecasting, analysis and performance management
• You have project management experience and an accredited project management designation such as a PMP (or equivalent demonstrated project management skills and intimate familiarity with the project management lifecycle will also be considered)
• You have strong understanding of financial modeling, and the corporate planning and budgeting process
• You will have excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively with stakeholders across BCLC
• You will have strong attention to detail and time management skills
• You are a critical thinker with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• You thrive in an environment that is accountable to various senior leadership
• You have a proven track record of influencing and negotiating skills
• You have a high degree of business acumen, able to quickly get up to speed on strategy and business unit goals

What’s in it for you

• Defined benefit pension plan which provides a recurring income you can depend on for life throughout retirement
• We pride ourselves on our flexible working model which supports work-life integration and our 37.5 hour work week
• Professional development including education/certification sponsorship, in house leadership cohorts, LinkedIn Learning
• See all our rewards here

However you identify, or whatever your path in life, if you see something here that makes you excited to get to work every day, please apply. We hire people for skills, capabilities and potential, not just education and experience.

We value Respect, Integrity and Community, and we provide an inclusive environment where everyone can feel like they belong .

Our social purpose is much more than returning 100% of net income to the province in the form of healthcare & education programs, and community gaming grants. Check it out !

Did you know BCLC is an industry leader in player health and safe & responsible gambling? Find out more !

If you require accommodation so you can be at your best in the interview, please let us know: recruitment@bclc.com .

All candidates must be at least 19 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada