Company DescriptionMomentum Financial Services is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions that meet the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. Backed by a retail network of over 400 locations, we provide access to cash and related products to help our customers achieve their goals.Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with diverse and innovative financial products such as loans, check cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards. Through this ever-evolving suite of services, we empower customers to manage their finances and improve their lives. Wherever customers are on their financial journey, Money Mart Financial Services provides solutions.#CorporateJob DescriptionGeneral Function:Momentum Financial Services Group is looking for a Chief of Staff to join its Leadership team. We’re in need of a motivated and adaptable individual to support our CEO and senior management team. As a strategist, consultant, and implementer, the successful candidate will ensure streamlined activities within the organization based on the priorities of the CEO. The Director, Strategy – Office of the CEO will plan, organize, and prioritize critical issues to facilitate efficient decision making. Additionally, you have the possibility to identify areas of improvement within the organization and proactively initiate and/or drive these enhancement projects. The right candidate for the job will contribute to the long-term success of the company.Responsibilities:
Work with the CEO on key strategic initiatives
Play a central role in the development and execution of Money Mart’s yearly strategic plan and priority projects alongside of the project management office
Review, design, implement, and lead scalable processes
Report on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Responsible for communications from the Office of the CEO
Within program management, organizes and gathers information from various departments and meetings and reports that information, along with recommendations, to executive members
Work with the CEO, senior management team and the private equity ownership to ensure there is a free flow of information
Keeps up with industry trends by reading literature and communicating with peers
Strategic Initiatives
Drive business-casing and strategy development for strategic initiatives (new product expansion, international expansion, etc.)
Run RFP’s as necessary for new products, services, and strategic partners
Make initial contact with strategic partners to explore business opportunities
Governance
Ensure the monthly financial review and forecasting process takes place
Develop and maintain a formal monthly business review process that covers all departments
Ensure Town Halls are scheduled and content is developed
Analysis and Recommendations
Ensure cross-functional analysis is conducted in order to present a comprehensive recommendation to the CEO
Support and Representation
Support and act as a representative of the CEO as necessary
Strategic Planning
Drive the annual strategic planning process and development of a strategic plan
Plan offsite/planning sessions to maintain alignment to the strategic plan
Qualifications
University Degree in Business Administration or related field is required
MBA is considered an asset
5+ years’ executive level experience
Consulting background, comfortable both with strategic and numeric work
Impeccable managerial and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of effectively interacting with senior management
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
Effective, versatile, and action-oriented
Excellent communication skills
Mature, passionate go-getter individual who is highly organized
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Additional Information*Notice to Ontario Applicants - National Money Mart is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify National Money Mart if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation National Money Mart will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.Note to Internal Applicants: All internal applicants are required to notify current manager regarding interest in applying for this role.
