Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is driven to power a sustainable future for people and planet. This purpose guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system to power a net zero future. We’re a growth-oriented North American energy transition company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. We deliver innovative electricity solutions with a vision to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations.

Our people are at the core of our journey to get to net zero by 2045 and are transforming the future of power generation as a collaborative team of experts and innovators. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our values. With us, your contributions matter. We’re here to partner with you so you can learn, innovate, and forge a career that’s meaningful to you. Join us in powering a clean energy future!

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Do you want to work for a fast-growing organization which is passionate about sustainable growth, committed to a low carbon future, and believes in innovation?

Capital Power Corporation is currently seeking an innovative and results-oriented individual to join our finance team!

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Treasury, as the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing the evaluation, financial, and operational strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture projects.

You will contribute to our team by

• Identifying, researches, analyzes, makes recommendations, and negotiating potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to support the organization’s growth objectives.
• Focusing on delivering value to the business by developing integration strategies, coordinating due diligence, and post-close integration management.
• Review in modeling and financial analysis of impending and on-going transactions.
• Planning and implementing negotiations strategies.
• Delivering well communicated, balanced, and comprehensive analyses for each stage of merger and acquisition transactions to key stakeholders.
• Making recommendations regarding the impact of possible mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on the organization’s profitability.
• Playing a strategic role in leading, planning, and providing support for due diligence activities across all functional areas of any transaction inclusive of commercial, financial, operations, technology, etc.
• Evaluating and recommending potential acquisitions balancing company growth objectives with public market accretion.
• Identifying markets, industries, geographies, and technologies that complement the overall
• M&A strategy and translate these analyses into specified targets.
• Remaining apprised of legislation and regulatory policies impacting mergers and acquisitions.
• Conducting appropriate due diligence to ensure the reliability of information provided by potential acquisition targets.
• Reviewing complex financial models to value acquisition targets, perform analysis to assess the feasibility.
• Partnering with departments in the organization.
• Developing and leveraging existing external relationships while seeking opportunities to build new ones.
• Being involved with legal to ensure proper protocols, legislation, and processes are adhered to.

What you will bring to the role

Education:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in finance, commerce, or related field.
• CFA, MBA or equivalent.

 Experience:

• 10-15 years of relevant industry experience.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent negotiating experience and communications skills.
• Engage other areas of expertise to work as a team.
• Ability to explain concepts to a variety of audiences including the Board or external parties.
• Exercises influential strategies as a leader to influence decision making.
• Proactive business partner and leader in Finance and cross-functional areas.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with possible very minimal travel to meet business users at Capital Power facilities or other offices.

Additional Details

Clearance of Credit check is required for this position.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordable employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805699.