Manager – Strategic Finance
Updated on 8/30/2023
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201-500 employees

Locations
Toronto, ON, Canada
Experience Level
Entry
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Mid
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Desired Skills
Communications
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
CategoriesNew
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or other advanced degree preferred)
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in investment banking, private equity, strategic finance, mergers and acquisitions or valuation
  • Expert understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions and conducting financial due diligence
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to contribute to long-term business strategies
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Advanced proficiency in financial software, spreadsheets, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Strong leadership abilities with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and refine the company's financial strategy, aligning it with the overall business goals. Provide expert financial recommendations to guide decision-making and optimize resource allocation
  • Research and monitor market trends, economic factors, and industry developments to identify business opportunities, anticipate potential challenges and adapt financial strategies accordingly
  • Collaborate with the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer to evaluate M&A and investment opportunities. Conduct financial due diligence, assess the financial impact of potential transactions, and participate in negotiations and deal structuring
  • Lead business planning for new initiatives, service lines, and products. Develop financial models from initial concept through market launch, support scenario planning for various pricing and economic models and work with business leaders to develop key financial indicators and measures for success. Responsible for tracking progress and providing decision support for leadership
  • Manage long-range planning for the business to ensure long term profitable growth and free cash flow generation. Support capital allocation decisions and transactions to optimize capital structure including recapitalizations, debt refinancing, etc
  • Responsible for preparing and presenting comprehensive financial reports and analyses to the executive team. Clearly communicate complex financial concepts and insights to non-financial stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making across the organization
  • Ensure the team's work is aligned with strategic goals, and establish efficient processes and controls to maintain accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting