(Senior) Manager M&A (all genders welcome)

Responsibilities

• Steer small to mid‑size M&A projects and technology acquisitions end‑to‑end independently, including managing relations with all relevant stakeholders.
• Link thyssenkrupp nucera’s global strategy to concrete M&A transactions and related set‑up (e.g., integration within the group, governance, etc.).
• Manage end‑to‑end (partial) project management of national and international M&A projects, including initial project set‑up and steering of internal & external resources.
• Analyze and evaluate gH2 industries & companies along the value chain to derive short‑lists for potential targets.
• Develop & structure transaction options and derive the optimal deal structure / technology transfer logic.
• Coordinate the overarching due diligence process (data room, Q&A/expert sessions, preparation of management presentations, etc.) and conduct the commercial due diligence.
• Assess financial statements with regard to earnings (analysis of revenue streams, costs and profitability including value drivers) and assets (working capital / net cash, liquidity and hidden reserves).
• Set up a business plan, choose the valuation approach and perform the final valuation of the target.
• Analyze stakeholders and participate/lead negotiations for M&A transactions (transaction value, terms & conditions, etc.).
• Manage the process and communication with internal & external stakeholders.

Additionally, contribute to strategy development, including strategic financial planning of the company.

Profile

• Completed master’s degree in business administration, finance or another relevant field, ideally with expertise in company acquisitions, technology transfer, negotiations and finance & audit.
• At least three years of management, project and/or consulting experience in the M&A/transaction area of an investment bank, auditing firm, management consulting firm or industrial company.
• Detailed knowledge of the individual process steps of the M&A process.
• Sound knowledge of company valuation and transaction structures (JV, acquisition).
• Analytical skill set.
• Precise, structured & methodology‑based way of working.
• Strategic thinking ability and above‑average, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Empathic and communicative personality with clear objectives, high team spirit, confident appearance and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Fluent communication and presentation skills in German and English (min. C1) including intercultural competence.
• High level of dedication & commitment to the success of an M&A project.
• High proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).

Benefits

• Performance‑related compensation according to the collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW.
• Attractive old‑age provision models.
• Group‑wide learning measures.
• thyssenkrupp Group health campaigns and programs.
• Flat hierarchies and a lot of personal responsibility, creating space for individual development.
• Further training and support in line with individual strengths and goals to optimally accompany career path.
• Intercultural and interdisciplinary teams with communication at eye level as a top priority.
• Flexitime, part‑time, home office, mobile working abroad – flexibility whenever possible.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment at global locations and quiet & communal areas for every situation.
• Support for relocation (organizational & financial) – also internationally.
• Personal business buddy during induction for quick integration.
• By working on green hydrogen technologies, contributing to clean energy for the future – be a part of it.