Complex Transaction Lead

Description

• Work collaboratively with Regional Finance, Commercial, Business Development Teams, Solution and Engineering teams.

• Collaborate with our CAE’s team to develop a strategy to monetize our intellectual property.

• Support the Solution, Price Strategy and Price to Win exercises.

• Thoroughly review customer Request for Proposals (RFP) and associated commercial documentation to identify financial risks and implications and make recommendations to mitigate.

• Support pricing function with the due within the team to minimize risk and maximize profitability in the Defense and Security Business Unit.

• Lead and coordinate relevant discussions between subject matter experts both in Corporate and the Business Unit.

• Support process alignment and harmonization with our worldwide finance team.

• Support customer negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or similar discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of applicable experience.
• Relevant experience in business cases, accounting (IFRS) & financial principles.

• Experience in Financial Analysis & Modelling.
• Experience in operations and or business development.
• Comfortable in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience in bids and proposals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Canadian Government procurement system.
• Experience in the Defense Industry.
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.

• Innovative and has a creative solution mindset.

• Autonomous and resourceful.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and business acumen.

• Capacity to build and leverage a network and maintain relationships.

• Ability to work in an International environment.

• Ability to coach and provide guidance.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Bilingual – French and English.

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

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About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

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