Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

Description

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve M&A playbook tools and processes to maintain a robust M&A execution model
• Act as the primary interface with counterparties to develop opportunities, organize due diligence, and negotiate key parameters while coordinating and collaborating with business unit and functional stakeholders
• Partner with business leaders to identify and develop actionable transactions that fit our business strategy
• Dynamically assess key challenges and opportunities as the external environment evolves
• Lead and drive all aspects of M&A transactions working closely with business leaders and cross functional teams to organize and execute transactions
• Support business unit in development and implementation of integration plan
• Ensure preparation of concise, accurate due diligence reports and lead development of plans to mitigate identified risks
• Lead the due diligence process with cross-functional teams (including commercial, operations, engineering, human resources, finance, information technology, EHS, legal, procurement, etc) to complete efficient and effective due diligence of targets
• Collaborate with financial and accounting teams for valuation, working capital, and other transaction related financial matters
• Lead and manage within a matrix environment and foster collaboration, working effectively in both regional and functional environments
• Develop negotiation strategy and gain alignment with business as to overall negotiation approach; lead negotiation with counter parties in collaboration with business, law, and functional specialist where needed

Requirements

• Project management skills necessary to manage M&A transactions in a structured and efficient manner
• Must have strong collaboration and influencing skills to effectively work with the senior management team and other functions in both local and global scale
• Demonstrated track record developing and leading divestiture transactions through all stages including preparation, carveout development, buyer engagement, due diligence, contract negotiation, and separation planning and execution
• Act with integrity in all ways and at all times, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships. We are seeking a job title within our department name team located at our work location. This position requires 25% domestic and global travel
• At least 15 years of working experience, ideally with 10+ years of experience in Global M&A, preferably in a corporate setting in manufacturing, chemicals, or other industrial segment
• Able to foster good collaboration across the whole organization and build a culture of collaboration and joint efforts in the organization via constructive dialogue and an inclusive atmosphere with everyone around you
• Familiarity with key topics in M&A contract law and ability to lead negotiation of M&A contracts (NDA, LOI, purchase agreement) in collaboration with legal team; experience working with legal and other resources to obtain anti-trust clearance for M&A transactions
• Demonstrated track record leading acquisition transactions through all stages (including sourcing, LOI, due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, signing/closing, and integration)
• Prior experience in investment banking, Big 4 transaction advisory services, or top tier management consulting firm is a plus
• Flexible and effective communication skills to engage all levels of the organization
• An effective leader and great teammate who proactively collaborates with corporate and functional managers to attain business and project objectives
• High degree of pragmatism and achievement orientation, and the ability to get things done in a positive way
• Strong interpersonal people development skills highlighted by the ability to coach, mentor, and retain employees to work towards delivering business results
• Ability to lead multiple projects with competing priorities and demanding timelines
• Possessing the curiosity and ability to help and advance the business conversation regarding transaction opportunities
• Capable of influencing with integrity and achieving success by building trust and delivering on commitments
• Must be a self-motivated person who empowers and inspires high performance teams
• Bachelors degree in a business, finance, economics or engineering related field required; MBA degree is preferred
• Strong financial acumen including M&A valuation approaches and familiarity with key financial elements in transactions including working capital, tax impacts, and accounting treatment
• Self-motivated, deadline driven and process oriented. Able to work under minimal supervision and capable of identifying issues and proposing and implementing solutions
• Someone with a track record of working successfully through others
• Living a collaborative work style and team-building mind-set with excellent project management skills and demonstrating intercultural sensitivity and flexibility
• Ability to identify the long-term needs of the business and how to translate them into short-term actionable plans with all strategic implications understood and managed
• The candidate needs to be a high-energy, results-oriented professional with the ability to drive the agenda and deliver on the objectives from a qualitative, quantitative and time-line standpoint

Benefits

• Adoption assistance
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting day 1 of employment
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• 401k plan with company contributions that vest on day 1
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Many more supplemental benefits available
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance