Business Analyst, IT M&A Strategy [OneIT]

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Analyst to join our IT M&A Strategy team. The successful candidate will play a critical supporting role in the due diligence phase, focusing on financial controls and setting and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for IT M&A activities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in building compelling presentations and translating complex data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders.

• Due Diligence Support
• Perform detailed analysis of the organizational structure of the target company, including roles, responsibilities, and retention risks for key IT personnel.
• Apply in-depth knowledge to identify potential cost synergies and savings opportunities.
• Review the target company’s IT budget, current expenditures, and future financial commitments to ensure alignment with WSP business objectives.Coordinate due diligence across multiple workstreams, making decisions on moderately complex issues to ensure a comprehensive risk and integration analysis.
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• Data Analysis and Insights

• Analyze IT M&A performance data to aid in strategic decision-making.Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, applying advanced concepts to develop actionable insights and recommendations that will optimize IT integration processes.
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• Financial Oversight and Controls

• Support management of the IT M&A budget, ensuring alignment with financial goals and constraints. Conduct detailed cost analysis to control expenses.
• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and insights.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.Support internal and external audits related to IT M&A activities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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• KPI Development and Tracking

• Support the development and monitoring of KPIs related to IT M&A activities.
• Analyze KPI data to assess the effectiveness of IT integration and identify areas for improvement.Provide regular KPI reports and dashboards to senior management. Independently improving KPI tracking methodologies and reporting processes.
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• Presentation and Reporting

• Develop High-Impact Presentations :
• Create high-quality presentations that effectively communicate complex data and strategic insights to executive stakeholders.
• Ensure presentations are visually engaging, concise, and tailored to the audience’s needs.
• Transform Data into Visual Insights:
• Translate complex data sets and analysis into clear, compelling visual formats, including charts, graphs, and infographics.Use storytelling techniques to present data in a way that highlights key insights and supports strategic recommendations.
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• Strategic Support

• Support the development and execution of IT M&A strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of IT M&A activities with overall business objectives.
• Prepare strategic documents, reports, and proposals.Determine methods and approaches to work/projects and establish own work priorities to meet objectives.
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• Continuous Improvement

• Continuously improve KPI tracking methodologies and reporting processes.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in IT M&A.Independently resolve most issues and complex matters, requiring advanced analytical skill, training, and/or education. Proactively address problems within the scope of responsibility.