Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

About the job:
Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering or similar discipline from a reputable university with a preference for the candidates holding an MBA.
• 12 years of experience in similar roles in large companies, of which at least 5 years are in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
• Proven track record of managing the development of Oil & Gas / Power / other projects from start to finish.
• Hands‑on expertise in all business development aspects, specifically commercial risk valuation, legal document negotiations, and technical risk aspects.
• Established understanding of emerging trends, technologies and key players.
• Experience of coordinating Management Programs, outsourcing courses, developing internal programs.

• Develop and direct M&A strategic plan execution, lead due diligence and financial integration, collaborate with finance and business development teams, and manage all stages of the M&A process to ensure strategic alignment and compliance.

• Develop and refine the company's M&A strategy in line with overall business goals, identifying potential acquisition targets or merger partners that will deliver value and competitive advantage.
• Manage all stages of the M&A process, from initial screening of potential targets to transaction closing and post-merger integration.
• Facilitate communication between all stakeholders, target company leaders, and external advisors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns during the M&A process.
• Lead the preparation of reports on the progress of ongoing M&A activities.
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal teams, to execute M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and that business and financial targets are met.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager to gather reports and perform detailed analyses of market conditions in the EMEA, APAC, and Americas regions/countries, aiming to enhance the accuracy of financial projections and analyses.

• Manage M&A financial geared activities both nationally and internationally, including modelling, analysis, and valuation of potential acquisition targets.
• Lead the due financial diligence process, ensuring thorough evaluation of target companies' financial health, liabilities, risks, and opportunities.
• Work closely with Finance team to assess the financial viability of acquisition targets, including detailed profitability analysis and long-term financial projections.
• Design and participate in the negotiation of the financial structure of acquisition deals to optimize financial and operational outcomes for the company.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired entities, including the alignment of financial systems, processes, and reporting.

• Develop and direct the implementation of the department strategy ensuring alignment to divisional strategy, client vision, mission and corporate objectives.
• Ensure that department strategy and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of the organisation.
• Ensure the provision of subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and provide counsel to leadership on all related areas to facilitate the achievement of strategy and divisional strategies.

• Manage the effective achievement of departmental objectives through effective leadership and by setting of individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating team to maximize performance.
• Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned department, collaborating with discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.

• Oversee the consolidation and recommend the department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon.