Associate Director Corporate Development
Eurofins
- Horsham, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Market analysis and identification (through lists of accreditations as well as market rumors and internal inputs) of potential acquisition targets
- Select targets together with business leaders based on strategic relevance and likelihood of success (long list)
- Coordinate information flow between the targets, Business Unit, and Eurofins via log-file (long list) and active project list (short list)
- Approach potential targets, check with owner compatibility of interest/objectives and sell them the Eurofins concept
- Prepare and manage the confidentiality agreements and gather and analyze preliminary data such as confidential information memoranda, management presentations, financial statements, shareholding and leadership details
- Evaluate targets in conjunction with Business Unit leader and Managing Director of Corporate Development based on their business and financial condition and outlook and recommend deal structure
- In conjunction with Managing Director of Corporate Development advise on the transaction process and tactics, in particular interfacing with the potential targets, shareholders or advisors and assist the business leaders in preparing negotiation documents required to progress a transaction towards completion including term sheets, heads of agreements, indicative offer letters or exclusivity agreements as required
- Coordinate the due diligence and coordinate the activities of other external advisors (e.g. legal counsel, auditors) as required by the company
- Assist negotiations and related strategy, attend meetings and give comments on sale and purchase documentation until signing/closing as required by the company
- Validate the acquisition contracts, e.g., representations and warranties …
- Create and manage attachments and exhibits for contract
- Coordinate of the closing of the deal, including financial statements
- Assist in setting up reporting and quality of communication between the acquired companies and the general management of Eurofins
- Support a potential legal reorganization of some companies, fiscal and financial optimization
- Follow-up any post-closing obligation resulting from the acquisition (earn-outs…)
- Prepare shareholder resolutions and follow-up annual account and post-closing performance
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Finance
- MBA or CPA is preferred
- Science background or interest preferred
- Outstanding technical / conceptual understanding of finance & valuations
- Minimum 5-7 years of M&A experience in Audit (big 4) / Consulting, M&A (industry or boutique), Investment Banking or Private Equity; preferably experience in executing M+A strategy for an acquisitive corporation
- Previous exposure and solid understanding of the M&A process (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA)
- Fluency in English
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills, good strategic thinking and business acumen
- High energy level, drive and a passion to succeed; eager to learn and to grow
- Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication & team leadership skills
- Self-starter, ownership and natural leadership & drive to get things done
- Pragmatic and "roll up sleeves" mentality, can do attitude, Result driven, strong work ethics
- Courage and self-confidence to take initiatives; autonomy
- Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds
- Thinking big picture, yet understanding details
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in significant matters
- Comfortable to work in a very dynamic, fast growing environment and an entrepreneurial, de-central organizations
- Perform excellent peer reviews and support, in relation to the workload, similar activities in other lines of business / countries
- Ability to manage multiple project concurrently and work during nights and/or weekends as necessary
- Domestic travel is required - 15%-20%