Manager, Acquisitions and Integration - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges.

You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track.

We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference.

You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us

Job Summary

The Manager, Acquisitions and Integration is responsible for acting as an internal consultant to lead and coordinate projects that support CN's acquisitions and divestitures and other corporate development projects.

The incumbent plays a critical support role in all elements of a transaction, including target identification, assessment, evaluation, transaction execution and integration.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Modelling and Analysis

Build and maintain financial models for acquisition and divestiture opportunities
Identify and quantify cost and revenue synergies, in consultation with internal stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Act as an internal resource to support quantification of operational matters and considerations in the context of both potential and realized transactions, in consultation and coordination with internal stakeholders
Provide recommendations to decision makers based on complex analysis

Transaction Execution

Participate in due diligence activities and review summary reports as required
Produce due diligence summaries and recommendations

Integration and De-integration Support

Support integration of acquired companies' operations and effective transition of divested assets
Coordinate among internal and external stakeholders preand post closing as required

Ad Hoc Projects

Support the Acquisitions and Integration team's contribution to key strategic projects as designated by the Chief Strategy Officer
Support the discontinuance process as rail service is officially discontinued on redundant lines in Canada
Provide valuation and analysis for other nontransactional projects that are periodically assigned to the team

Deal Sourcing

Support the Acquisitions and Integration team by performing various analyses to assess target companies, including financial and strategic reviews, cost benchmarking, volume and revenue analysis, industry, and competitive assessments
Review teaser documents and confidential information memorandums of assets and companies for sale and make recommendations whether to pursue
Prepare presentations to senior leaders with background and recommendations on potential targets for acquisition or divestiture

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work shifts, holidays, and weekends when necessary. The role requires mínimal travel (up to 20%) within North America.

Requirements:

Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience at CN or within the transportation industry
Financial modelling experience
Operational or Marketing experience within CN
Audit, investment banking or private equity experience*Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a specialty in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or Chartered Financial Analyst designation (CFA)
Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Competencies

Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Collaborates with others and shares information
Demonstrates agility and drives change

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Strong knowledge of transportation industry
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Knowledge of Business Objects
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

About CN
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.

Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year.

As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S.

through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.