About This Role
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.
Responsibilities:
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. MBA/M.Sc. is an asset.
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience, in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions or private equity areas.
Accounting designation and/or CFA or CBV or equivalent completed
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and accounting principles.
Experience with hardware and software processes in aerospace high-tech is an advantage.
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 teach / on-board new colleagues
Relevant experiences in structured finance and/or business cases and/or mergers and acquisitions are assets.
Superior analytical skills.
Ability to lead and mentor analysts within the team
Teamwork oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision & within schedule.
Ability to effectively communicate with upper management, colleagues, customers and financial institution.
Bilingualism in both French and English is required.
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.
If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com