Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life.
Responsibilities:
With the support of the analysts, lead the approval of building business cases for all technology capital investment projects up until and including the presentation to the CFO. Deliverables will include the development and/or analysis and review of financial models to calculate profitability of such capital projects, preparation of presentation material, as well as review of any legal documentation required related to the projects.
Develop and/or analyze financial models to calculate profitability of projects of the Company (mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project financing, etc.).
Analyze factors that influence profitability of projects.
Participate/Coordinate due diligence with customers or partners.
Review all projects to ensure all employees are informed of local issues, risks and other considerations, legal structure, etc.
Review all contract clauses for commercial/financial documents and make recommendations such that CAE's risk is minimized and customer's requirements are met.
Provide support for all commercial product lines (bids/proposals).
On-board new recruits joining at Analyst levels; allow them to shadow work, act as resource.
Initial role where need to obtain success through others (leadership of organic investments through leading analysts)
Work in collaboration with multiple teams within the marketing/business Development, engineering, product and technology teams to present projects to internal and external customers, based on knowledge of the business model and accounting/financial principles.
Requirements:
University degree; Finance/Accounting/Business background. MBA/M.Sc. is an asset.
Minimum of 4 to 8 years of experience, in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions or private equity areas.
Accounting designation and/or CFA or CBV or equivalent completed
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and accounting principles.
Experience with hardware and software processes in aerospace high-tech is an advantage.
Experience in capital budgeting techniques, forecasting, variance analysis, and evaluating financial impacts to improve project costs and margins for business cases
Understanding of product and digital development lifecycles, including expertise in conducting financial analyses to evaluate cost and margin advantages.
Ability to teach / on-board new colleagues
Relevant experiences in structured finance and/or business cases and/or mergers and acquisitions are assets.
Superior analytical skills.
Ability to lead and mentor analysts within the team
Teamwork oriented and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with minimum supervision & within schedule.
Ability to effectively communicate with upper management, colleagues, customers and financial institution.
Bilingualism in both French and English is required.
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About CAEAt CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
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CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries
