Manager, Corporate Development - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

Verified Company

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

Main Responsibilities

Support CN requests for government funding

Develop an understanding of the United States (U.S.) and Canadian grant programs (e.g., federal, provincial and municipal)
Provide recommendations to senior management on applicable projects
Establish funding agreements
Ensure funding conditions are met and coordinate any compliance requirements during and following any funded projects
Liaise with government stakeholders

Transaction Support and Analysis

Support the team by performing analysis to assess target companies and potential corporate development initiatives
Participate in due diligence activities and review summary reports
Identify and quantify cost and revenue synergies, in consultation with internal stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Support integration of acquired company's operations and the effective transition of divested assets
Prepare presentations for senior management with background and recommendations on potential targets for acquisition, divestiture, or corporate development proposals

Ad Hoc Projects

Support the discontinuance process as rail service is officially discontinued on redundant lines in Canada
Provide valuation and analysis for other nontransactional projects that periodically are assigned to the Acquisitions team
Develop and maintain relationships with short lines and other external stakeholders

Working Conditions

The role is performed primarily in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday with occasional work on evenings and weekends.

Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

The role requires occasional travel (10%) within Canada and the U.S..

Requirements:

Experience
Finance

Minimum 5 years of experience at CN or in the transportation industry
Experience handling government funding for capital projects
Experience with National Trade Corridor Funding (Canada), Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant Program (U.S.)
Experience in proposal writing
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or Law
Master's Degree in Business Administration
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Demonstrates agility and drives change
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Applies critical thinking
Communicates with impact
Solves problems to create value
Collaborates and shares information with others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)
Any knowledge for any of the 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.