Corporate Development Analyst

**Analyst, Corporate Development/M&A**

**ABOUT GATEWAY SERVICES INC.**:
Gateway Services is Canada's first accredited pet aftercare provider offering 24/7 professional grief support, memorial keepsakes, pet burial, and fully trackable pet cremation. With 150+ locations, 2,000 team members and servicing over 17,000 veterinary clinics across North America, Gateway has built a solid reputation for providing compassionate and respectful aftercare for pets and the people who love them.

Gateway has proudly achieved the esteemed Great Place To Work Certification in both Canada and the USA, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture and employee satisfaction. Join our team and experience the rewarding environment that has earned us this prestigious recognition.

**LOCATION: 230 Hanlon Creek Blvd, Guelph, ON (Hybrid - minimum 3 days in office, more as needed)**

**SUMMARY**:
The Analyst, Corporate Development and M&A, reporting into the Vice President, Corporate Development and M&A, is responsible for supporting the company’s strategy by researching, identifying, and evaluating acquisition opportunities, strategic initiatives, and supporting all strategic project execution.

**HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Work on all aspects of Corporate Development projects and transactions spanning strategic fit, valuation, due diligence, regulatory compliance, financial modelling, purchase agreements/negotiation, governance approvals, and closing checklist management.
- Prepare and manage internal and external parties on any aspect of a transaction. This may include working with accountants, lawyers, and internal integration teams.
- Drive cross-functional issues to resolution.
- Perform financial modelling including but not limited to:

- Financial projections for the potential acquisitions or a specific initiative, including impact to Gateway.
- Valuation analysis including multiples and comparable analysis, as well as determining working capital targets.
- Solely monitor the due diligence and data-gathering process for acquisitions.
- Oversee the diligence data room and coordinate requests across internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepare internal presentations and documents for proposed transactions to communicate information and ask for governance approvals.
- Prepare other pieces of analysis on an ad-hoc basis.
- Support the investment tracking process across the acquisition and investment portfolio.
- Design and implement processes and tools to make the team more efficient.
- Lead other initiatives that support and advance the objectives of the team (e.g., tracking the deal pipeline).
- Support the Corporate Development Manager and VP on strategic planning and growth initiatives.

**WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED**:
**Education, Experience, and Training**
- Degree in Business, Finance, accounting, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum one year of work experience with a private equity firm, management consulting / advisory firm, or in a finance/strategic planning role preferred.

**Skills & Abilities**
- Knowledge of finance/accounting and ability to read and be critical of financial statements.
- Strong level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel (financial modelling experience required), Word, PowerPoint, and various research databases.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an agile environment with cross-functional Team Members to meet deadlines.
- Must be detail-oriented, have strategic thinking skills, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasionally work overtime and weekends to meet deadlines

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US**:

- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Potential for Career Growth
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Time Off
- A Sense of Community
- Great Hearts & Minds Scholarship Program
- Gateway Tuition Reimbursement Program

LI-Hybrid