Lead M&A Analyst

OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

YOUR IMPACT

As the Lead M&A Analyst, you are responsible for providing support to the OpenText Corporate Development group in analysis, research, due diligence and post-close activities to support existing and new corporate development initiatives.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS 

• Working closely with business units, functional leaders and senior management to provide analysis of acquisition opportunities. 
• Developing, maintaining and using financial modelling tools to model business cases to evaluate acquisitions, investments, divestitures. 
• Providing analytical support and coordinating activities for conducting due diligence. 
• Developing clear presentations summarizing analysis and recommendations for decision makers. 
• Participating in monthly and quarterly reporting of financial results for past acquisitions.
• Researching, assessing and presenting potential new business opportunities to senior management. 
• Monitoring and reporting on meaningful industry and company events.
• Assisting in development of corporate strategy materials
• Assisting in the research and/or analysis of ad-hoc requests.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• MBA preferred 
• Minimum of three years of industry experience in a Corporate Development role
• CFA designation considered an asset. 
• Extensive financial and quantitative analysis knowledge and skills, along with expert-level financial modeling skills
• Although you are not an accountant, you have extensive knowledge of accounting principles and concepts in a software company
• Familiarity with SAP-based financial planning tools to use them to extract/input data from/to corporate reporting/corporate planning tools
• Ability to maneuver in an environment of uncertainty and make decisions with incomplete and sometimes contradictory data
• High attention to detail, accuracy and presentation while delivering work in timely manner. 
• Ability to research topics effectively. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and ability to work independently and influence others
• Ability to travel
• Must be flexible to work extended hours, frequently evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines hours, frequently evenings and weekends, to meet deadlines.

ONE LAST THING:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned.  As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.