Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Canfor; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to drive strategic initiatives and financial analysis. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your expertise in financial modeling and collaboration to support corporate development opportunities. You'll assess industry trends, prepare financial analyses, and work closely with senior management to execute impactful projects. This forward-thinking company offers a comprehensive rewards package, including performance incentives and professional development opportunities, making it an exciting place to advance your career in finance.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive plans

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leaves

Pension plans with contributions

Savings options

Health & well-being initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial analysis experience in a complex environment.
• CFA or CPA designation preferred for strategic financial roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess industry trends to identify corporate development opportunities.
• Develop financial models for evaluating strategic projects and M&A.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Relationship Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance

Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job description

You’re a seasoned finance pro who is results driven and thrives in a fast-paced, strategic environment. In this role, you’ll be in your element driving multiple projects forward with tight deadlines that will have a measurable impact on business initiatives.

In addition, financial modeling is definitely your thing and you’re adept at collaborating across senior management teams to identify, evaluate and execute strategic initiatives, and support the Company’s long-term strategic planning. If this sounds like you, we may have the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

A day in the life of the Sr. Associate, Corporate Development includes:

• Assess industry trends and competitive landscape to identify potential corporate development opportunities
• Act as strategic advisor to business by leveraging relationships and understanding of industry
• Develop complex financial models to evaluate feasibility and potential returns of strategic projects and initiatives, including new ventures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess legal, financial and operational aspects of potential transactions, including synergy capture and alignment with the Company’s strategy and capital allocation framework
• Prepare financial analysis and valuation of potential M&A opportunities
• Support financial due diligence and integration of M&A opportunities
• Prepare quarterly competitor analysis and benchmarking and market research
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as required

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Minimum 5 years of financial analysis experience in a complex environment;
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred
• Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance or related field of study is required
• Strong communication skills; verbal and written
• Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling
• Excellent organizational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to multi-task to drive multiple initiatives forward
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet deadlines
• Self-motivation and ability to undertake new challenges
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong understanding and awareness of key stakeholders and at appropriate senior levels to drive support for project/initiative and ability to adapt to their needs
• Ability to develop and foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The salary range for this position is: $98,000.00-$122,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally.