Project manager - M&A

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.

The Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Project Manager (Finance) possesses expertise in finance, transactions, and project management. This individual plans, coordinates, executes, and supports projects arising from mergers and acquisitions from a financial perspective. They combine skills in financial analysis, accounting, transactions, and case studies with rigorous project management—enabling them to challenge assumptions, identify financial and operational impacts, provide guidance, and translate complex issues into concrete actions.

More specifically, this role will involve:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor mergers and acquisitions (M&A) projects from a financial perspective, from the definition of objectives through to their completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, deliverables, and performance indicators.
• Coordinate various teams and stakeholders, organize governance meetings, and track decisions and action items.
• Identify potential risks, issues, and delays; propose corrective measures and ensure their resolution to keep projects on schedule.
• Apply and optimize project management processes, tools, standards, and practices as they relate to the financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
• Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and governance committees.
• Monitor the project portfolio, including resource allocation, priorities, and timelines.
• Formulate recommendations for process improvement and ensure the integration of best practices into future projects.
• Conduct various analyses and provide support activities as needed.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders and contribute to knowledge transfer within project teams.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5 to 10 years of transferable experience, including financial project management within the realm of mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in Excel and the effective use of AI tools.
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—in French and English, as this role involves regular collaboration with internal clients across Canada.
• Demonstrated skills in persuasion, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational abilities, versatility, and adaptability, enabling the efficient management of multiple, concurrent, or overlapping projects.
• A commitment to confidentiality and disciplined governance.

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