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(Senior) Manager M&A / Business Development (d/f/m) - Henkel Consumer Brands

Henkel

Düsseldorf, DEonsitePosted Jun 1, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Hybrid work model with up to 30 days remote per year
  • Employee share plan with company matching
  • Global wellbeing and health programs

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a senior‑level M&A leadership position within a global consumer brand, combining strategic analysis, deal execution, and cross‑functional collaboration, ideal for candidates with strong financial modeling and transaction experience.

Skills

financial-modelingvaluationdue-diligencebusiness-analysisindustry-researchstakeholder-managementpresentationenglish

About the role

About this Position

What you´ll do

Identify potential acquisition opportunities that align with the Portfolio / M&A Strategy of Henkel Consumer Brands

Prepare deep dives, investment thesis, and recommendations to senior management to decide on M&A opportunities

Manage and coordinate due diligence activities which entails collaborating with relevant business and corporate functions across Henkel

Prepare business plans and detailed financial analysis as well as all necessary committee or board approval documents for divestments, preparation of transaction scope, structure, carve-out financials, and other deal documents such as Information Memorandum

Negotiate key terms of transactions together with Corporate M&A and legal teams

Ensure that an integration plan is designed and smooth hand-over to dedicated PMI lead

Conduct strategic analysis, industry research, and competitor analysis to help evaluate potential M&A opportunities

Act as sparring partner for regions & category management on M&A matters

What makes you a good fit

Master's degree in business administration or similar

Ideally 5 years of relevant work experience with a proven track record of successfully executing M&A transactions

Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills

Holistic perspective & ability to manage a transaction from end-to-end (from initial / desktop analysis, through evaluation and internal presentation to external negotiation)

Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels and outstanding communication and presentation skills

Fluent English language skills

Some perks of joining Henkel

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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