Project manager - M&A

UAP inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP inc. is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager (Finance) to lead finance-driven transaction projects from strategy to execution.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage due diligence, and drive timelines and budgets to support senior leadership. The role requires deep financial analysis, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to translate complex issues into actionable steps, with bilingual communication in French and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management; a professional designation (CPA, CFA) or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• 10 years of relevant experience in managing financial projects related to M&A, restructurings, or integrations.
• Strong financial expertise: proficiency in financial statements, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Leadership and communication skills: bilingual (French/English) with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) projects by translating strategy into integrated work plans.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle (due diligence, closing, finance integration, and stabilization).
• Oversee financial metrics, project budgets, risk registers, and critical timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and facilitate governance committees, without direct hierarchical authority.
• Produce progress reports, executive dashboards, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Optimize processes by designing and updating M&A project management guides, tools, and templates.
• Resolve complex issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges during transactions.

Skills

Financial modeling

M&A project management

Budgeting & cash flow

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Management

CPA/CFA or PMP designation

Job description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager (Finance) is an operational expert specializing in finance and transactions. They plan, coordinate, execute, and support projects arising from M&A transactions, ensuring that deadlines and deal objectives are met. This is a project management role driven by the finance function. The position combines strong expertise in financial analysis, accounting, transactions, and business case development with rigorous project management. This enables the project manager to challenge assumptions, identify financial and operational implications, oversee various project workstreams, and translate complex issues into concrete actions.

More specifically :

• Plan and execute Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) projects by translating strategy into integrated work plans.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle (due diligence, closing, finance integration, and stabilization).
• Oversee financial metrics, project budgets, risk registers, and critical timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and facilitate governance committees, without direct hierarchical authority.
• Produce progress reports, executive dashboards, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Optimize processes by designing and updating M&A project management guides, tools, and templates.
• Resolve complex issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges during transactions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management; a professional designation (CPA, CFA) or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• 10 years of relevant experience in managing financial projects related to M&A, restructurings, or integrations.
• Strong financial expertise: proficiency in financial statements, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Leadership and communication skills: bilingual (French/English) with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to senior leadership.

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