Manager, Corporate Development - Toronto, Canada - ATS Automation Tooling Systems

ATS Automation Tooling Systems

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Job Profile:

Position Title:
Manager, Corporate Development

Department:
Corporate Development

Reports To:
VP, Corporate Development

Job Summary:

The Manager, Corporate Development will report to the VP, Corporate Development and working closely with the other members of the Corporate Development group will provide strategic input and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department.

About ATS Automation:

Advance your career with ATS, a global industry-leading automation provider to the world's most successful companies, creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world.

ATS is a global supplier of automation technologies, products, and solutions to a broad range of end markets including the Life Sciences, Pharma, Food & Beverage, Electric Vehicle, Consumer, Nuclear, E-Commerce and Specialty Automation sectors.

Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, ATS is a public company and its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATA.

ATS employs approximately 6,000 people at over 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and China.

AT ATS, we want you to bring your real self to work, you share and live our values (people, process, and performance), and you will demonstrate the behaviours that support them.

What You Will Do:

Conduct industry research to identify new markets of interest for ATS, oversee financial modeling and analyses, and provide corresponding recommendations to business leaders and the ATS executive team
Responsible for the identification, evaluation, execution, due diligence, negotiation and integration activities relating to growth opportunities, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures
With the VP Corporate Development, develop appropriate strategies to approach and engage potential M&A targets and execute those strategies
Oversee a diverse and global crossfunctional team in due diligence activities related to acquisitions and new business opportunities
Prepare relevant financial and value analyses on targets and analysis to assess the potential impact to ATS of consummating such an acquisition
Work closely with certain business units of ATS in preparing internal and external proposals, assisting with business planning and strategy and other operations support
Act as a trusted advisor, fostering a strong collaborative partnership with senior leaders from across the organization
Drive continuous improvement and establish new best practices (methodologies and processes) in the management and completion of M&A transaction files
Assist with the preparation and presentation of findings and analysis to executive leaders
Engage with and manage a direct report for all corporate development initiatives
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct

What You Will Need:

Education and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent
Expertise in financial modeling, creating presentation materials and reviewing documentation
Excellent analytical ability including demonstrated knowledge of valuation techniques
Knowledge of accounting principles relating to financial statement preparation
Strong attention to detail
Excellent decision making, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to work within a fastpaced and dynamic team environment, managing multiple projects at a time
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
Experience with Factset, CapitalIQ, Salesforce an asset
Some travel required as needed

Experience:

3+ years' experience in investment banking, private equity, transaction advisory services, equity research, corporate development or strategy with strong financial acumen
Proven experience in assessing strategic fit, managing buyside processes, conducting due diligence, financial modeling, and developing appropriate documents to support the investment thesis

LI-Hybrid

At ATS, it starts with our People
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.

Why Join ATS?

Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)
Participate in company sponsored events including BBQs, annual picnics, and holiday parties
And much more