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