Analyst, Business Planning & Insights

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

MLSE is looking for an inquisitive, detail-oriented and strategic thinker with a passion for sports to join the Global Partnerships team. Reporting to the Manager of Business Planning at Global Partnerships, this role will focus on understanding the details of a complex and mature business that spans across all MLSE properties and incorporates all assets/opportunities the company has to offer. Our group creates outstanding and customized offerings for each of our partners, no two programs are alike. Our goal is to improve every opportunity and ensure that we have an equal focus on today and the future. We pride ourselves on our focusing on our philosophy of “What’s Next” which means we are never satisfied with how good we are today, because there is always so much more that we can achieve together.

Responsibilities:

• Ongoing support in improving efficiency of department processes and the potential implement new tools to support (i.e. Salesforce, Microsoft Office 365, LinkedIn)
• Lead monthly business reporting with cross-divisional leaders to identify business risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Reporting into Manager of Business Planning & Insights, become integral member of the business planning and strategic analysis of the MLSE Global Partnerships portfolio
• Support Manager of Business Planning & Insights in working with our leagues (NHL, NBA, MLS, CFL) on league-wide revenue reporting and a variety of information sharing exercises throughout the seasons
• Liaise with legal to paper all partnership agreements are documented accurately capturing all deliverables between the partners
• Work closely with asset operation team to ensure yield maximization on all available assets
• Contribute to the development and execution of department financial planning, leaning on current and historical trends to forecast financial results for future years
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team at MLSE throughout all stages of the business life cycle – planning, execution, analysis, learning/evolving for the future – to ensure we continue to be positioned for growth year over year
• Be accountable for department reporting needs to a variety of stakeholders (across the department, other MLSE business units, executive leadership team and MLSE Board of Directors)
• Develop a deep and detailed understanding of our business and the competitive environment to continually deliver against growth projections and the respective objectives of MLSE’s various business units

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Proven experience in financial planning, consulting, analytics, strategic planning/corporate development or marketing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with public speaking
• Experience using the Salesforce platform
• Shown to perform well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and manage evolving priorities
• High-level expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is essential
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly present recommendations
• A positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentially and discretion
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally
• Experience in leading sophisticated projects with the ability to work in an environment with fluid structure and operations
• A post-secondary degree in Business Administration within related fields (Marketing, Commerce, Economics, Finance)
• Available to work evenings and weekends as the need arises

Additional Information

Apply by: September 1, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.