Director M&A Execution (f/m/d)

• Lead and manage the Group's portfolio of M&A projects globally, including acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, minority investments, and strategic partnerships
• Drive transactions end-to-end from initiation, initial assessment through signing and closing
• Coordinate commercial, financial, operational, tax, legal, ESG, and strategic due diligence processes
• Develop transaction structures and evaluate strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value
• Lead negotiations with counterparties and external advisors M&A Governance & Process Management
• Own and continuously improve the Group-wide M&A governance and process framework including PMI
• Maintain transaction reporting, pipeline tracking, and portfolio oversight mechanisms
• Establish and monitor best practices for deal execution and post-transaction reviews
• Support integration planning and governance processes in PMI
• Drive continuous improvement of M&A execution capabilities across the organization Investment reviews (both for CAPEX and M&A projects) for Board approval
• Evaluate investment opportunities through strategic and financial assessment
• Challenge business cases and key assumptions regarding market growth, pricing, synergies, integration costs, and value creation
• Coordinate review with other group functions (e.g. financial, technical, environment) and liaise with responsible country management
• Support strategic portfolio reviews and long-term capital allocation decisions
• Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies for complex transactions
• Prepare recommendations and decision materials for Senior Management and governance bodies
• Conduct ad-hoc market or competitor analyses (incl. business intelligence)

YOUR PROFILE

• University degree in business, finance, economics or engineering (or similar), potentially MBA or PhD level
• 7 to 10 years of professional experience, incl. transaction advisory, investment banking, private equity and/or corporate M&A roles
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex cross-border M&A transactions.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, valuation methodologies, deal structuring, and transaction processes.
• Experience managing due diligence processes and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of the organization and to manage, and work constructively within, diverse and cross-functional teams in various cultural contexts
• Clear "getting-things-done" mentality, i.e. tenacity to overcome independently potential obstacles
• Strong quantitative capabilities, very structured thinking, and proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint and AI tool usage
• Executive level oral and written communication skills
• Fluent in English, other languages a plus

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

• Flexible working time models with up to 50% remote working within Germany
• 30 vacation days plus additional special vacation days
• Attractive compensation with profit share/bonus, Christmas, and vacation payment
• Multiple learning & development options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs
• JobTicket, JobBike and further special conditions and discounts for e.g., gyms
• Company fitness room, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns
• Individual onboarding with buddy program as well as various networking initiatives (Network of Women, International Network etc.)
• Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks
• Canteen with discounted and healthy meals
• Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations - for e-bike and car ... and much more.

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