Valsoft Looking for Senior Analyst at Montréal, QC Full Time

The primary focus of the Senior Analyst is to partner with executive team members across the company to provide timely, fact-based, data-driven decision support to help drive critical decisions.

The candidate will be responsible for conducting bottom-up research and analysis on acquisition targets, covering operational, financial and industry aspects. The individual must be highly analytical and well-versed in financial statement analysis and a natural curiosity and professional skepticism. Successful candidates should have some investment experience and a passion for capital allocation.

Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio. Our motto is Be Humble, Stay Hungry!

What your day will look like:
Conduct acquisition due diligence/investment research.

Build financial models and analyze the unit economics of a software business.

Prepare questions and participate in management interviews to understand the targets.

Support the Business Transformation team in managing the due diligence process and help prepare for investment committee meeting.

Help establish the post-merger playbook.

Actively participate in annual budget and monthly trending processes.

Providing guidance on timelines, overall financial assumptions and track revenue and expenses providing regular updates to concerned parties.

Work closely with Sales and Operations teams to identify annual targets that reflect the strategic direction of the business area.

Coordinate, analyze and execute monthly financial reviews, in accordance with Finance’s reporting calendar; providing final update to COO and CEO.

Initial “go-to” finance reference within the operations team; acting as a strategic partner within the function and guide decision making via various analysis.

Connect operational and sales elements with financial results and projections, to fully understand performance impacts and engage concerned parties to ensure that the right operational decisions are driving the appropriate financial performance.

Participate in strategic and high impact initiatives to drive value creation.

About You:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.

Minimum 4 years of experience in Finance, investment research and/or capital markets setting and Operational FP&A strongly preferred.

Software Industry experience is a plus, as is a CPA and audit experience.

Possess high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills.

Must be familiar with reporting systems (NetSuite is a plus).

Ability to learn and master new tools in a fast-paced environment.

Exude a professional attitude; be courteous, friendly, exceptionally organized, and willing to take initiative.

Ability to create a working financial model using data provided by the target to discern the return potential of acquisitions.

Strong quantitative background and analytical skills and strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.

Team player.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to carry high-level, professional conversations with business owners and executives.

Must be a Canadian Citizens or a Permanent Resident.

Performance Expectations: Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers and brokers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the department

Perks working at Aspire include:
Free catered daily lunches, unlimited fruit and snacks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate etc.

Attractive compensation package including potential bonus

Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule

Training /Tuition Reimbursement Program

Room to grow based on performance

Unlimited vacation after 3 years

Free parking for all employees

Monthly on-site barber

Annual gym discount

Ping Pong and Foosball

Lounging areas

There is room for career growth, and we want you to feel like part of the team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of; disability, race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status or family status.

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.