Project manager - M&A

Job Description

The Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager (Finance) is an operational expert specializing in finance and transactions. They plan, coordinate, execute, and support projects arising from M&A transactions, ensuring that deadlines and deal objectives are met. This is a project management role driven by the finance function. The position combines strong expertise in financial analysis, accounting, transactions, and business case development with rigorous project management. This enables the project manager to challenge assumptions, identify financial and operational implications, oversee various project workstreams, and translate complex issues into concrete actions.

More specifically :

• Plan and execute Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) projects by translating strategy into integrated work plans.
• Manage the full transaction lifecycle (due diligence, closing, finance integration, and stabilization).
• Oversee financial metrics, project budgets, risk registers, and critical timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and facilitate governance committees, without direct hierarchical authority.
• Produce progress reports, executive dashboards, and variance analyses for senior management.
• Optimize processes by designing and updating M&A project management guides, tools, and templates.
• Resolve complex issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges during transactions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management; a professional designation (CPA, CFA) or PMP certification is a strong asset.
• 10 years of relevant experience in managing financial projects related to M&A, restructurings, or integrations.
• Strong financial expertise: proficiency in financial statements, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Leadership and communication skills: bilingual (French/English) with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex concepts to senior leadership.

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