Director, Business Developement & Financial Analysis

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University is seeking a Director of Business Development and Financial Analysis to advise on financial strategies and manage risks associated with revenue-generating activities. The role requires significant experience in financial modeling and leadership, ensuring the university's financial interests are maximized. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business decisions and drive strategic initiatives within a leading educational institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in complex public or private sector environments.
• University or non-profit experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advise business leaders on negotiations involving business valuations and financial modeling.
• Oversee financial analysis and deal terms for negotiations with third parties.
• Lead, manage, and motivate teams of professionals.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Risk Management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

MBA or undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration

CPA or CBV certification

Job description

Director, Business Development & Financial Analysis

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McMaster University, founded in 1887, is a research-intensive public university dedicated to advancing human and societal health and well-being. It is ranked among the world's Top 80 publicly funded universities by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

With over 33,000 students from 120 countries, McMaster hosts more than 70 research centres and institutes across six faculties: Business (DeGroote School of Business), Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Science, and Social Sciences. Its main campus is located in Hamilton, Ontario, with regional campuses in Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Niagara.

The Opportunity

The Director, Business Development and Financial Analysis is responsible for advising business leaders on negotiations involving business valuations, financial modeling, financing, and risk management related to revenue-generating activities. The role involves providing recommendations on investments, fair value assessments, and managing financial risks throughout the lifecycle of business investments or relationships, ensuring McMaster’s financial interests are protected and maximized.

Accountabilities

1. Develop and oversee governance frameworks for capital and financing requests.
2. Collaborate across departments to optimize resource utilization.
3. Advise leaders to support cross-functional collaboration, ensuring agreements and transactions align with financial and risk objectives to diversify revenue streams.
4. Coordinate with tax, legal, governance, finance, and risk teams to evaluate capital and financing requests supporting various business units and investments.
5. Oversee financial analysis and deal terms for negotiations with third parties, investors, and banks to secure optimal value and pricing.
6. Conduct financial and valuation modeling, providing analytical support to refine business cases.
7. Support internal business valuation and challenge third-party valuations to ensure favorable outcomes for McMaster.
8. Prepare and review data rooms and data files for valuation analyses, documenting assumptions clearly.
9. Create business cases and presentations to obtain governance approval for new investments and financing opportunities.
10. Assess appropriate business structures for deals, such as joint ventures, partnerships, or debt arrangements.
11. Provide analytical support to senior leadership, including the Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer.
12. Build relationships with senior leaders, legal, and industry peers to facilitate transactions and share best practices.
13. Lead, manage, and motivate teams of professionals.

Education & Experience

• MBA or undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• CPA or CBV certification, or working towards it.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in complex public or private sector environments; university or non-profit experience is an asset.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your application online.

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Functions: Accounting/Auditing, Business Development, Consulting, Higher Education