Corporate Development Analyst

at  BrightPath Kids Canada

Job Title: Corporate Development Analyst
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 2 days work from home per week)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary
Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids! As a proud member of the Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath!
What will you be doing?
As an Analyst of Corporate Development, you will work with a small team involved in identifying, analyzing, and acquiring childcare and early education centers. In addition, you will support corporate finance initiatives including market research, treasury, annual budget, forecasting, strategic planning, and asset management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 1 – 4 years of relevant job experience (Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Financial Planning & Analysis, etc.)
• University degree majoring in finance, accounting, commerce, business, or related field;
• Working toward CFA, CA or CBV designation;
• Excellent financial modeling skills with a high degree of accuracy;
• Ability to interpret and comment on legal documents such as purchase agreements, leases, etc.;
• Highly organized and focused, especially when under pressure;
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen;
• Working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, ASPE);
• Proficiency with common software packages (MS Office, QuickBooks, NetSuite, mapping software, market data, etc.);
• Excellent oral communication. A clear and concise writer;
• Interacts professionally and amicably with vendors, team members and other professionals;
• Resourceful and clever researcher with an aptitude for solving problems / reaching conclusions with imperfect information.
  If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
  BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
  BrightPath Kids Corp has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Careers@BrightPathKids.com. This ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place before you begin your employment

• Supporting all aspects of acquisition and location development processes
• Identifying acquisition targets through research, analysis, and other methods
• Accurately building financial models for acquisition targets and/or real estate opportunities and presenting concise findings
• Liaising with lawyers, consultants, accountants, and other external professionals
• Developing and maintaining financial and operating model of BrightPath
• Interfacing with counter parties on due diligence and integration