Chief Strategy Specialist

Are you passionate about turning M&A strategy into business growth - from identifying the right opportunities to realizing long-term value? Join Grundfos and help accelerate our growth journey while contributing to our mission of solving the world's water and climate challenges.

As Chief Strategy and M&A Manager, you will own and drive the end-to-end M&A agenda as a key growth lever for the business. From shaping strategy and building a prioritized pipeline to executing transactions and ensuring value realization, you will play a central role in strengthening Grundfos' market position and future growth.

What you will be doing

As part of the Strategy & Transformation team, you will drive strategic growth through disciplined M&A investments and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute an M&A strategy aligned with business priorities, building and managing a pipeline of target opportunities.

Lead end-to-end M&A transactions, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, financial modelling, negotiation, structuring, and closing.

Coordinate cross-functional due diligence processes and drive M&A governance, reporting, and best practices.

Build robust investment cases and ensure post-acquisition value realization.

Advise and influence senior stakeholders, leadership teams, and decision-making forums on M&A opportunities and strategic priorities.

Collaborate closely with Finance, Group M&A, Group Strategy, business leaders, and external advisors to ensure successful execution.

What makes you a great fit

You are a strategic and results-oriented M&A professional with strong commercial and financial acumen, proven deal experience, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while driving transactions from opportunity to impact.

We imagine that you have:

Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

10+ years of experience within M&A, corporate development, strategy consulting, or investment banking.

Proven track record leading end-to-end transactions and developing programmatic M&A approaches.

Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical, and business case development skills.

It is a plus if you also have

Experience from a global manufacturing or industrial company.

Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging C-level leaders.

Experience with post-merger integration and value realization initiatives.

Why you will love working here

At Grundfos, we put people first. We offer:

Flexible working arrangements and home working opportunities.

Annual bonus, health insurance, and a strong focus on well-being.

Three additional paid volunteering days each year.

Continuous learning opportunities and structured development programmes.

An inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued.

Ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today.

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