Reporting to the AVP, Corporate Development, the Senior Analyst, Corporate Development is a high-performing and results-oriented strategic thinker with the ability to support and meaningfully contribute to projects related to acquisitions, investments, partnerships, and other ad-hoc projects in support of Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) True North Strategy. The Corporate Development team works closely with senior leaders across the organization to enable and execute on key strategic initiatives, with projects spanning all business units across CTC. The successful candidate for this position will exhibit strong business acumen, have deep financial know-how, and be comfortable working on fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous projects.
What you'll do:
Contribute to the development and architecture of inorganic growth strategies (e.g., acquisitions, investments, partnerships, etc.) with business leaders across CTC that aligns with our True North Strategy
Work with key internal/external stakeholders to conduct market analysis, target scans, and company research and assessment
Support and lead financial analysis, modelling, valuation, risk evaluation, cost and benefit analyses, and business cases related to the opportunities
Contribute to evaluation, due diligence, negotiations, and developing project timelines and preliminary integration plans
Prepare investment memorandums and Executive and Board updates on opportunities, using and developing frameworks, playbooks and other communication tools to effectively identify, analyze, and recommend opportunities
Deliver curated market intelligence to leaders throughout the organization, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning
What you bring:
Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-caliber team conducting financial analyses and producing deliverables for senior decision makers (e.g., professional services, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, etc.)
Possesses a proven track record as a self-starter, demonstrating eagerness to learn and gain exposure to new businesses
Exhibits meticulous attention to detail, consistently double-checks work, and takes ownership and accountability
Experience conducting industry/market analysis, target scans, company and financial analysis and the development of new business opportunities and business cases
Strong financial acumen, including modelling, valuation, and business case development
Experience with building presentations, messaging and storytelling tailored to specific audiences
Project management and executive communication skills
Familiarity with due diligence, integration and post deal analytics (KPIs, strategic and financial advisory)
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Copilot, and market research tools, especially S&P Capital IQ
Comfort working with ambiguity
Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines across multiple projects
Familiarity and/or curiosity for Canadian retail
Completion of or working towards a financial designation (CPA, CFA) is considered an asset
Candidate is required to be on-site 4 days per week
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This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.
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We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
Accommodations
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.