Director Business Development - Chicago, IL

Job Description

Director, Business Development
- Chicago, IL

This is a salaried exempt position.

The Director, Business Development will work closely with key leaders across the ADM businesses globally in order to drive actions that shape ADM’s future portfolio of businesses. This position focuses on business development, Cap Ex planning and business case development, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, commercial partnerships and JV alliances relating to the ADM businesses globally. It is both demanding and rewarding with high visibility and exposure.

• Partner with the Business Unit leaders and other regional BD teams to develop and review the business cases for capital expenditures for growth and efficiency initiatives across ADM
• Responsible for building complex financial models for merger, acquisition, divestiture and joint‑venture activities, and own the process for key valuation metrics such as business forecast and synergies
• Partner with the Global PMO team to support all due diligence activities across all primary functional areas such as Finance, IT, HR, Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, etc.
• Direct development of scoping documents and other presentation materials to communicate the financial business case and strategic rationale to executive management including the CEO, CFO, BU President and the Capital Committee
• As required, liaise with third‑party service providers such as consultants, accounting firms, investment banks, law firms
• Support the end‑to‑end M&A life cycle (sourcing, analysis and execution) of M&A/JV/Divestment projects relevant to the ADM Business Unit
• Perform both internal and external strategic analyses to become better informed about current business conditions and conduct landscaping studies relevant for the ADM Business Unit. Working with commercial teams, build, track and maintain a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities relevant for the businesses
• Support the senior team in key negotiation sessions and help set the negotiation agenda and preparation for negotiations
• Support the senior business team in the development and/or review of the ADM business strategy and strategic plan across the ADM Business globally

• Graduation in Finance with at least 12–15 years post‑qualification experience in either business development in a corporate role or a professional services firm, finance planning and analysis
• Experience with acquisition and joint‑venture valuation, contract negotiations, and due diligence
• Confident, effective communicator with strong executive presence and influence
• Superior analytical abilities including advanced knowledge of corporate financial and valuation theory. Superlative attention to detail required
• Ability to identify and address cross‑functional issues that may be relevant to completing or implementing acquisitions and alliances
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and experienced in making decisions in intense and complex conditions
• Experience in the ag, food and feed industry is a distinct advantage
• Superior skills in Excel financial modeling and PowerPoint presentation
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated capacity to perform in a fast‑paced, global work environment
• Must be a team player and committed to collaborative working

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual…