Senior Manager, Strategic Finance & Deal support

Bell; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee discount on Bell services

Medical, dental, vision and mental健康覆盖

Job summary

Bell in Montreal is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Finance & Deal Support to act as a trusted strategic and commercial advisor to the executive leadership team. You will lead high‑impact negotiations and shape partnerships and investments to support Bell AI Fabric and long‑term growth.

In this role you will translate priorities into actionable outcomes, work with executives, customers, partners, and investors, and drive complex transactions in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Infrastructure Investing or related fields.
• Proven track record in leading complex transactions, negotiations, or commercial initiatives.
• Strong commercial judgment and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to independently drive complex workstreams and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive negotiations from initial engagement through signed agreement and implementation readiness.
• Develop negotiation strategies, positions, commercial recommendations, and escalation pathways.
• Identify risks, value drivers, and commercial trade-offs.
• Create and manage negotiation issue lists and ensure timely resolution of open items.
• Maintain momentum across stakeholders and remove bottlenecks that delay outcomes.
• Provide commercial insights, strategic analysis, and recommendations on partnerships and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate opportunities and prepare business cases to support executive decisions.
• Translate complex issues into clear executive recommendations.
• Prepare negotiation briefs, investment summaries, and presentations.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

CFA designation

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• CPA designationconsideredan asset.

Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate, explore, and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell, we’re building a more connected future through world‑class networks, AI‑powered solutions, and digital experiences that elevate how people live, work, and play every day.

We believe in empowering people. That’s why we equip our teams with cutting‑edge technology, AI tools, and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact? If you’re inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms what’s possible, you belong on #TeamBell.

On the Bell Business Markets team, you’ll be a vital part of making innovation happen for enterprise‑scale customers. You’ll deliver advanced solutions in areas such as IoT, Mobility/5G, Cloud, Cyber Security, Voice, Collaboration & Contact Centre and Internet & Private Networks.

At Bell, your skills and expertise will help set us apart as we continue to be the leading provider of digital connections and next generation services to businesses and governments.

About The Role

As Senior Manager, Strategic Finance & Deal support, you will serve as a trusted strategic and commercial advisor to the executive leadership team, helping shape the organization's most critical partnership, investment, commercial, and growth decisions.

In this highly visible role, you will lead complex negotiations and evaluate strategic opportunities, translating business priorities, stakeholder interests, and market dynamics into actionable outcomes. Working closely with senior executives, customers, technology partners, investors, government stakeholders, and industry leaders, you will drive high‑impact transactions and initiatives that support the growth and long‑term success of Bell AI Fabric.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high‑potential commercial leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to deliver visible impact through strategic negotiations and partnerships that help shape Canada's AI future.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive negotiations from initial engagement through signed agreement and implementation readiness.
• Develop negotiation strategies, positions, commercial recommendations, and escalation pathways.
• Identify key risks, value drivers, and commercial trade‑offs.
• Create and manage negotiation issue lists and ensure timely resolution of open items.
• Maintain momentum across all stakeholders and proactively remove bottlenecks that could delay outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders by providing commercial insights, strategic analysis, and recommendations on partnerships, investments, and growth opportunities.
• Evaluate business opportunities, develop business cases, and support executive decision‑making through financial and commercial analysis.
• Translate complex commercial issues into clear executive‑level recommendations.
• Prepare negotiation briefs, investment summaries, decision memos, commercial analyses, and executive presentations.
• Support investment, governance, and executive decision‑making processes.
• Drive accountability and alignment across multiple workstreams.
• Build trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
• Challenge assumptions, elevate thinking, and contribute new perspectives while maintaining a collaborative approach.

Critical Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in one ormore ofCorporate Development,Investment Banking,Infrastructure Investingandmore...
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading complex transactions, negotiations, or commercial initiatives.
• Strong commercial judgment and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to independently drive complex workstreams and achieve outcomes.
• Proven ability tooperateeffectively in ambiguous and rapidly evolving environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA designationstronglypreferred.
• CPA designationconsideredan asset.
• Experience involving infrastructure, telecommunications, technology, digital infrastructure, energy, real estate, or AI-related sectors is beneficial but notrequired.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset.

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information

Position Type: Management

Job Status: Regular - Full Time

Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto || Canada : Quebec : Montreal

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Application Deadline: 12/04/2026

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you’ll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you’ll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

At Bell, we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued, respected, supported, and that they belong.

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