Corporate Development Analyst Jobs

Greater Vancouver
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THE ROLE
STRIVE Recruitment is working with one of BC’s largest organizations ($5Bn+ rev) which is looking to hire a Corporate Development Analyst. The client is ideally looking for a Corporate Development Analyst with experience in a corporate development or M&A-focused role either in industry or in public practice are a preference.
The client undertakes 5-10 deals a year with the Corporate Development Analyst being responsible for overseeing the pipeline of deals almost like a project manager, adding structure and defining processes. In a team of 5, the Corporate Development Analyst will report to the Manager of Corporate Development.
The client has experienced a sustained period of growth due to M&A activities and this is an amazing time to join them.
Responsibilities

• Post-acquisition financial analysis including ‘look-back’ analyses to evaluate acquisitions’ performance relative to plan.
• Carrying the above preliminary analysis forward as deals progress to due diligence, including historical financial analysis and forecast modeling.
• There will be some component of FP&A type work, so some exposure to the FP&A team and financial reporting team will be a real asset.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for using their analytical mindset to analyze and interpret financial data, then relating it to potential business trends and issues.
• Project management including M&A pipeline monitoring and coordination.
• Evaluation of new acquisition opportunities, including initial strategic and financial analysis (i.e. preliminary modeling).

Qualifications

• Capable of working independently while at the same time contributing effectively in a team
• An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis, presentation and written communication skills
• Previous system implementation experience is a plus
• Long-term approach and ability to think ahead and provide future-proof solutions
• Ability to perform concurrent tasks / projects, change priorities and reallocate resources as applicable
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment at a large corporation
• Possess advanced modelling and advanced functions for Excel
• 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Bachelors Degree (accounting or business-related). CPA designated (or close to completion)