Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Location :
Hybrid / Remote - UK & Europe

• A number of M&A Manager(s) to reinforce the M&A team of Syensqo. The M&A Manager will report to the Head of M&A who reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

• The M&A Manager will be in charge of acquisition, divestment and joint‑venture projects from project launch until signing and closing of the transaction(s)
• Business modeling and financial evaluation of companies in the context of mergers, acquisitions, divestment and joint‑venture projects
• Overall coordination of the project team throughout the project lifecycle (set up of the team and the overall timeline, team animation and team monitoring)
• Preparation, supervision and review of the various internal and external deliverables (Teaser, Information Memorandum, Business Plan, Deal Structuring Plan, Carve‑Out Matters, VDD, Virtual Data Room preparation and review, review of SPA and Ancillary Agreements…)
• Identification and coordination of the external advisors (investment banks, M&A boutiques, strategy consultants, transaction services consultants, tax advisors…)
• Coordination of all internal stakeholders throughout the project: business teams, finance teams and representatives of the various corporate functions and shared services centers of the Group (tax, treasury, accounting, environmental…)
• Close collaboration with the M&A, Antitrust and Trademark Corporate Counsel and his team on all legal aspects of the transaction (due diligence, negotiation, contractual aspects, closing process…). The M&A Manager will participate in the entire negotiation process for the transaction(s) under his (her) responsibility
• Presentation of recommendations to the senior management of the Group

• A dynamic environment in a multi‑disciplinary team and a variety of exciting and impactful challenging projects

• Strong M&A experience, gained within a dedicated M&A environment, ideally with a chemical industry focus or adjacent field of manufacturing.
• A positive outlook and exceptional communication and influence skills, developed through advisory, stakeholder management and delivery of presentations at a high level.

• You own a Master Degree (in General Management, Business Administration or Law), with an extra degree earned in the field of Finance and Accounting
• You are a professional in equity‑related operations (mergers, acquisitions, divestments and joint‑venture projects)
• You have a successful experience of min. 6 years gained within (i) a corporate M&A team of an industrial company (ideally in the chemicals industry, or at least manufacturing), and/or (ii) a transaction services team of a recognized audit firm, and/or (iii) an investment banking desk of a leading banking institution

• You are a true team player, collaborative and you are able to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• You are well organized, structured and have strong project management skills
• You are results driven
• You have strong technical skills in the field of finance, accounting and M&A
• You have strong negotiation skills
• You are flexible in terms of travel and working hours requirements

• Resilience and calm
• Conscientious and methodic
• Autonomous and pragmatic
• Dynamic, reactive and flexible
• Diplomatic with high sense of confidentiality
• Trustworthy, loyal and reliable

• Fluency in English
• French is a plus

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time (including overnight stays) throughout different time zones

• We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally.
  
  If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.