Strategic Business Leader for Finance Expertise

4 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Egon Zehnder Full time

Transform your career as a Strategic Business Leader for Finance Expertise at Egon Zehnder, the world's preeminent leadership advisory firm. We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Senior Business Analyst to join our Expert team serving North America based in Montreal.

We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose. Our 560 consultants across 64 offices and 36 countries are former industry and functional leaders who collaborate seamlessly across geographies, industries, and functions to deliver the full power of the Firm to every client, every time.

The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time. As a key member of our finance expertise team, you will be responsible for guiding internal client teams of consultants and other experts in the execution of Executive Search, Board, and Advisory projects for multiple clients within an industry or function.

Your primary responsibilities will include project planning, market and candidate research, the production of high-quality client deliverables, business development, and knowledge management. You will provide specialized market insight, strategic guidance, and client engagement support as a crucial member of the client engagement team.

In this fast-paced role, you will work closely with our consultants to identify and develop a rigorous approach and strategy for each project. You will guide the project team throughout the search process to drive strategy, candidate solutions, and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed.

To succeed in this position, you will need to demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and a very strong attention to detail. A minimum of 3 years' professional work experience is required, with a demonstrated functional experience of a similar nature.

We continually track and identify top finance talent across all industries, including Industrial, Manufacturing, Technology, and Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Services, Financial Services, and Retail. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of the finance function, including Accounting, Controlling, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Member of Audit Committee.

Affinity and interest in the executive search industry are preferred qualifications, along with superior engagement management abilities and initiative to lead projects with minimal guidance or supervision. Forward-thinking, structured, and process-oriented thinkers are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.



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