Key Responsibilities
M&A Support & Opportunity Evaluation
- Support the development and maintenance of the M&A opportunity pipeline aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Assist in identifying and evaluating potential acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and preliminary screening of potential targets.
Due Diligence & Deal Execution
- Coordinate and manage cross‑functional due diligence activities across operations, finance, HR, legal, supply chain, EHS, and IT.
- Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and scenario assessments.
- Prepare diligence findings, summaries, and recommendations for senior leadership review.
- Support external advisors and internal legal teams during transaction structuring and execution.
Integration Planning & Execution
- Assist in developing integration plans covering operations, workforce, systems, and supply chain considerations.
- Track integration milestones, synergy initiatives, and key performance indicators.
- Identify risks and issues during integration and escalate appropriately.
Market & Industry Analysis
- Monitor industry trends, manufacturing technologies, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments.
- Translate insights into analysis and materials that support M&A and growth initiatives.
Relationship & Stakeholder Coordination
- Maintain working relationships with investment banks, brokers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in discussions with target companies and external partners as part of deal teams.
- Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and functional leaders to ensure alignment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field (MBA a plus).
- 5–8 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, consulting, or related roles.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrials, or operationally complex environments preferred.
- Experience supporting transactions and integration activities.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Solid understanding of valuation and deal fundamentals.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across functions.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and discretion.
Success Indicators
- Well‑organized, actionable M&A analyses and diligence materials.
- Timely and accurate support of deal execution activities.
- Effective coordination of cross‑functional diligence and integration tasks.
- Strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.