Corporate Development Director - Engineering
London
£150,000
Ref: NH12513
A PE backed engineering business requires an experienced Corporate Development Director to lead on all aspects of the M&A cycle, from origination to successful integration and value creation.
This is a newly created position and requires candidates with the ability to implement process, control, and governance, as well as those comfortable operating as sole internal contributor to M&A.
Role overview:
* Utilising advisors, brokers, and the internal network to originate acquisition targets
* Undertake detailed competitor and market analysis to develop the M&A strategy and to unearth investment opportunities
* Lead on a range of value creation and strategic initiatives
* Overseeing all due diligence workstreams and ensuring strategic fit of acquisitions
* Undertake detailed commercial due diligence into targets
* Responsible for all negotiations and deal structuring
* Work with the finance function to ensure post-completion activities are completed / adhered to
* Ultimately ensure the prompt execution of value creative transactions
* Business plan development for acquired businesses
* Developing detailed integration plans and strategies
* Acting in a hands on capacity to ensure the effective integration of all acquisitions
* Monitor and report on integrations
* Work with the C-suite to best position the business for eventual exit
Candidate requirements:
* Proven ability to drive M&A from origination to integration
* Likely in possession of prior corporate development / in-house M&A experience
* Trained M&A Advisor, transaction services, or investment banking professional
* The ability to drive value post-acquisition
* A strategic mindset with the ability to “shape the story”
* Hands on approach to work
* First class stakeholder management and communication skills