Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance & Technology Investments

CAE•Montreal, QC

3d•Remote

About The Position

Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future - every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life. Description With the support of the analysts, lead the approval of building business cases for all technology capital investment projects up until and including the presentation to the CFO. Deliverables will include the development and/or analysis and review of financial models to calculate profitability of such capital projects, preparation of presentation material, as well as review of any legal documentation required related to the projects. Develop and/or analyze financial models to calculate profitability of projects of the Company (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financing, etc.). Analyze factors that influence profitability of projects. Participate/Coordinate due diligence with customers or partners. Review all projects to ensure all employees are informed of local issues, risks and other considerations, legal structure, etc. Review all contract clauses for commercial/financial documents and make recommendations such that CAE's risk is minimized and customer's requirements are met. Provide support for all commercial product lines (bids/proposals). On-board new recruits joining at Analyst levels; allow them to shadow work, act as resource. Initial role where need to obtain success through others (leadership of organic investments through leading analysts) Work in collaboration with multiple teams within the marketing/business Development, engineering, product and technology teams to present projects to internal and external customers, based on knowledge of the business model and accounting/financial principles.

Requirements

University degree; Finance/Accounting/Business background.
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience, in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions or private equity areas.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and accounting principles.
Experience in capital budgeting techniques, forecasting, variance analysis, and evaluating financial impacts to improve project costs and margins for business cases.
Understanding of product and digital development lifecycles, including expertise in conducting financial analyses to evaluate cost and margin advantages.
Ability to effectively communicate with upper management, colleagues, customers and financial institution.
Bilingualism in both French and English is required.

Nice To Haves

Accounting designation and/or CFA or CBV or equivalent completed.
Experience with hardware and software processes in aerospace high-tech.
Relevant experiences in structured finance and/or business cases and/or mergers and acquisitions.
Ability to teach / on-board new colleagues.
Ability to lead and mentor analysts within the team.
Superior analytical skills.
Teamwork oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision & within schedule.

Responsibilities

Lead the approval of building business cases for all technology capital investment projects up until and including the presentation to the CFO.
Develop and/or analyze and review financial models to calculate profitability of capital projects.
Prepare presentation material.
Review any legal documentation required related to the projects.
Develop and/or analyze financial models to calculate profitability of projects of the Company (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financing, etc.).
Analyze factors that influence profitability of projects.
Participate/Coordinate due diligence with customers or partners.
Review all projects to ensure all employees are informed of local issues, risks and other considerations, legal structure, etc.
Review all contract clauses for commercial/financial documents and make recommendations such that CAE's risk is minimized and customer's requirements are met.
Provide support for all commercial product lines (bids/proposals).
On-board new recruits joining at Analyst levels; allow them to shadow work, act as resource.
Lead analysts within the team.
Work in collaboration with multiple teams within the marketing/business Development, engineering, product and technology teams to present projects to internal and external customers, based on knowledge of the business model and accounting/financial principles.