Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Software International; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consultancy is seeking a Business Analyst for M&A Strategy in Toronto. The role involves conducting market assessments and creating insightful reports to aid decision-making. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, a degree in business-related fields, and 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in management consulting or similar analytical role.
• Strong knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze data to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data visualization tools

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in business or related fields

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Analyst - M&A Strategy for our global IT M&A client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

Location: Remote - Toronto area, Canada

Role

Business Analyst - M&A Strategy

What You'll Do

In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:

Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.

Competitive Landscape Assessment: Synthesize competitor data to provide strategic insights based on market research and industry reports.

Reporting and Dashboarding: Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.

Standardization of Critical KPIs: Recommend, design and implement a standardized set of KPIs to help evaluate key metrics across the portfolio of businesses. Develop reusable data assets / processes and guide management team of portfolio companies on how to maintain data ecosystem, understand key metrics, and interpret results.

Industry Trends and Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, analyzing data to provide actionable business insights.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.
• Promote thought leadership by developing reusable data assets.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.
• 5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a similar analytical role, with a background in the software industry being advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• High level of competency with data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus) and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent project management skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<10% of the time).

This exciting full-time opportunity awaits you at our headquarters, offering a hybrid work environment that includes occasional travel and remote work. If you are a proactive individual who excels in synthesizing trends, presenting to executives, and driving strategic growth, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative team.