Analyst, Corporate Finance and M&A

About the role

CAE, a simulation, training and mission readiness company, is hiring an experienced analyst in corporate finance and M&A in Montreal. The role covers financial modelling, project analysis, due diligence and risk review, with direct presentation to the CFO and other leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and analyse financial models used to assess the financial impact of projects and to value targets in M&A processes.
• Analyse the factors behind commercial and financial decisions to support strategic choices.
• Take part in and coordinate due diligence for 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 present directly to the CFO and other executives.

Required profile

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

Required skills

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

What we offer

• Group insurance and telemedicine employee and family assistance program.
• Employee stock purchase plan, group RRSP and pension plan.
• Sabbatical leave, flexible work schedule and work-from-home policy.
• Enhanced parental leave.