Strategic Finance Analyst

CFO & Executive Support

• Provide dedicated analytical support to the CFO on strategic finance topics including M&A evaluation, downside/upside scenarios, and long‑range planning
• Contribute to board and Audit Committee materials requiring complex financial modeling or capital markets insight
• Act as a flexible “surge resource” during key events (earnings, refinancing, transactions, board cycles)

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and Legal to ensure analytical consistency across forecasts, external reporting, and financing materials
• Serve as a connective layer between IR, Treasury, and the broader Finance organization without duplicating core FP&A responsibilities 



QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2–5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or strategic finance, preferably with exposure to leveraged capital structures

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field required.

• Advanced financial modeling skills (3‑statement models, cash flow, debt waterfalls, returns analysis)

• Strong understanding of debt instruments, leverage, PIK interest, and private equity ownership structures

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to produce executive‑ and sponsor‑ready materials

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to senior‑level requests

Preferred

• CFA designation or progress toward CFA
• Master’s degree in Finance or a related discipline
• Experience working with PE‑backed companies or middle‑market sponsors
• Prior exposure to investor relations, capital markets, or treasury functions
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; comfort working directly with senior executives and external stakeholders

Key Competencies

Innovation

• Generates creative, solution-focused ideas that drive improvement and add value.
• Challenges conventional thinking, learns from setbacks, and delivers enhanced outcomes.

Accountability 

• Takes full ownership to deliver assigned tasks, goals, and outcomes.
• Delivers high-quality work on time, with clear expectations and proactive communication.

Service Excellence

• Anticipates and responds to customer needs with professionalism, ensuring a positive and solutions-oriented experience.
• Collaborates across teams, applying feedback to continuously improve service quality and satisfaction.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with team members to achieve shared goals and support team success.
• Values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team culture.

This position requires proficiency in English to interact, support and/or provide services to non-French speaking customers, employees and/or partners inside and/or outside the province of Quebec.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We do not require “Canadian work experience”; all relevant experience will be considered. This posting is for a new position.

Expected Compensation: C$85,000 - C$100,000

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.