Director, Corporate Finance and Modelling

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Director, Corporate Finance and Modeling is responsible for developing complex financial models to support strategic decision-making, managing banking relationships and financing, as well as overseeing treasury and debt portfolio. He/she leads corporate financial planning, ensures alignment between financial strategy and business objectives, ensures regulatory compliance and continuously improves financial tools and processes. As a leader, he/she ensures the management, development and mobilization of his/her team. 

Main Responsibilities

Financial Modeling 

• Develop, conceptualize, and maintain complex financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare financial information and presentations necessary to support corporate and executive decision-making.
• Ensure the governance and follow-up of all business analysis files.
• Analyze and decipher the financial strategy adopted by competitors.
• Predict market developments so that you can respond quickly and flexibly.

Bank relations and financing 

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with financial institutions and negotiate financing terms.
• Manage the debt portfolio.
• Ensure rigorous maintenance and monitoring of cash flow and liquidity.
• Assess financial risks related to markets.

Financial Planning 

• Lead the annual corporate financial planning process. 
• Actively participate in the strategic planning process.
• Define and implement the company's growth roadmap, ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business objectives.

Continuous improvement and financial planning and analysis 

• Ensure the execution of planning and financial analysis (FP&A) processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and telecommunications industry standards.
• Support the continuous improvement of technological tools for the Finance team in order to increase their efficiency and analytical capacity over time.

Team management 

• Ensure the management, development, mobilization and performance of the team, fostering an environment of collaboration, excellence and accountability.

Assume all related responsibilities. 

COMPETENCY PROFILE AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience/Certification

• University degree in economics, finance or related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience. 
• CPA and AFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) certification is a considerable asset. 
• Experience in annual corporate financial planning.
• Experience in negotiating with banks and other financial institutions.
• Experience in debt portfolio management, capital structure and strategic financing.
• Experience in cash management, liquidity and financial risks.

Other Qualifications

• Mastery of financial modeling and financing tools.
• Strong understanding of valuation techniques (tangible/intangible assets, spectrum valuation, profitability).
• Ability to analyze balance sheets, financial statements and performance indicators in depth.
• Mastery of business valuations: including but not limited to the valuation of tangible and intangible assets (spectrum), future profitability and market price.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to financial standards, particularly in telecommunications.
• In-depth knowledge of the telecommunications industry ecosystem and literacy.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools.
• Fluency in French is required for this position. Proficiency in English is also necessary in order to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues across the country.

Skills Required

Adapted to his or her level and field of expertise, the incumbent must possess the following competencies: 

• Ability to develop constantly in a spirit of continuous learning. 
• Generates value and has an innovative spirit. 
• Demonstrates sound management of organizational risk and IT security. 
• Has a service approach.
• Team player and collaborative.
• Communicates effectively. 
• Plans and organizes work autonomously, rigorously and agilely.
• Has a strong business acumen.
• Demonstrates strong team management skills. 
• Ability to lead through change and uncertainty.
• Values diversity and empathy. 
• Promotes growth and learning.
• Drive strategy and execution.