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UAP Inc.

Project manager - M&A

UAP Inc. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · 5,001-10,000 employees

Oct 21
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Canada
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About the role

Plan and manage M&A projects across due diligence, closing, finance integration, and stabilization, coordinating multidisciplinary workstreams, budgets, risks, and timelines. Report progress and financial variances to senior management, resolve transaction challenges, and improve M&A project management tools and processes.

What they look for

M&A Project Management Financial Analysis Accounting Financial Modeling Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting Due Diligence Finance Integration Business Case Development Risk Management Project Planning Stakeholder Management Executive Reporting Advanced Excel French-English Bilingual Communication Contingency Planning

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Management is required, and 10 years of relevant experience managing financial projects related to M&A, restructurings, or integrations. Candidates need strong financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and advanced Excel modeling skills, along with bilingual French-English communication; a CPA, CFA, or PMP is an asset.

Full description

Company Description

At UAP, we drive the future of the automotive and heavy vehicle parts industry through unmatched service and innovative solutions. Our passionate team is at the heart of our success. They are dedicated to maintaining strong relationships and delivering exceptional service. Join us and be part of a dynamic company that keeps Canada moving.

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.

Additional Information

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UAP is a diverse community that promotes inclusion and respect. The sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents represents the richness of our culture. UAP is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities and people with disabilities. By valuing a diverse workforce, we ensure that our hiring practices are fair and equitable.  

  • Division: CCH_CAN_Corpo
  • Reg/Temp: Regular
  • Salary Grade: UAP - P3A
  • Dept ID: CC_CAN_09079086
  • Region: CCH_CAN_Finance

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