Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance and M&A

About the role

CAE is hiring a Senior Analyst for its Corporate Finance and M&A function in Montreal. The role covers financial modelling, project analysis, due diligence and risk review, with direct presentation to the CFO and other leadership. It is a regular position.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and analyse financial models used to calculate the financial impact of projects and to value targets in M&A processes.
• Analyse the factors behind commercial and financial decisions to support strategic decision-making.
• Take part in and coordinate due diligence activities supporting customers and M&A transactions.
• Review projects comprehensively, keeping the team informed of local issues, risks and legal considerations.
• Review contract clauses in commercial and financial documents and recommend changes that reduce risk and meet customer needs.
• Work with international stakeholders and collaborate with the Business Development departments, presenting directly to the CFO and other leaders.

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business.
• 4 to 7 years of professional experience in corporate finance and/or M&A.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach when dealing with upper management, colleagues, customers and financial institutions.
• Bilingualism in French and English is ideal; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Required skills

• Experience building financial models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Preferred qualifications

• MBA or M.Sc. degree.
• Certification such as CBV, CPA or CFA completed or in progress.

What we offer

• Group insurance and telemedicine employee and family assistance program.
• Employee stock purchase plan, group RRSP and CAE pension plan (defined benefit).
• Sabbatical leave, flexible work schedule, work from home policy and enhanced parental leave.