(Senior) Mergers & Acquisitions Manager (m/f/d)

Airbus; Essen; Hybrid; EUR 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Airbus seeks an experienced (Senior) Mergers & Acquisitions Manager to enhance inorganic growth strategies and manage acquisition projects. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to support growth across divisions and will involve negotiating with sellers and managing due diligence processes in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will enjoy a competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Personalized onboarding program

Competitive remuneration package

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Employee parking and transport connections

Preventive health care offers

30 days of holiday per year

Lease a bike convenience

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of experience with M&A processes, preferably in investment banking or corporate M&A.
• Strong leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Aufgaben

• Lead M&A processes from deal origination through closing.
• Negotiate transaction documents and manage due diligence processes.
• Prepare materials for executive leadership and the Board.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Pressure Handling

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Business or Finance

Degree in Engineering or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

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YOUR ROLE

The (Senior) Mergers & Acquisitions Manager (m/f/d) supports inorganic strategy development at Brenntag and leads front to end acquisition and portfolio optimization projects in close collaboration with our business and functional leaders. Activities include: target assessment, valuation discussions, leading internal and external M&A processes and building the bridge to the integration activities.

The successful individual will work closely with the divisions in our regions, our corporate leaderships as well as our different HQ functional departments.

Responsibilities

As (Senior) Mergers & Acquisitions Manager (m/f/d) you will translate Brenntag’s business strategy into M&A priorities to support growth, in close cooperation with our divisions, our global strategy teams and other relevant functions. Moreover, you will be leading entire M&A processes. Externally you will be negotiating with sellers and their advisors throughout NDA, NBO, due diligence and signing/closing phases. Internally, you will manage target assessment, due diligence and approval processes with our board and supervisory board. As owner of M&A projects you will also regularly report on their progress and be involved in the preparation of integrations plans post closing.

• Identify and assess acquisition opportunities by managing direct outreach to potential targets and M&A advisors, contributing to the development of Brenntag’s M&A pipeline.

• Lead end-to-end execution of acquisition projects, from deal origination through closing and post-merger integration, in alignment with Brenntag SE’s M&A strategy.

• Negotiate key transaction documents, including share and asset purchase agreements, in close collaboration with senior leadership and the Legal department.

• Structure and optimize transactions, designing effective deal structures and contractual frameworks to support strategic objectives.

• Drive post-merger integration efforts, building best-practice playbooks and guiding regional teams through integration planning and execution.

• Support strategic planning by challenging and reviewing business plans, coordinating due diligence processes, and performing financial valuations.

• Prepare high-quality decision materials for executive leadership and the Board, ensuring clear and well-supported recommendations.

YOUR PROFILE

Skills

• Proven senior-level project management experience, including leading and managing cross-functional teams.

• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of motivating and persuading stakeholders to achieve organizational goals cohesively and effectively.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex concepts clearly.

• Highly conscientious and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Experience

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience with M&A processes, ideally within investment banking, transaction services at reputable international M&A advisory firms, or corporate M&A roles.

• Industry affinity in chemicals or wholesale distribution is an advantage.

Education

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Business or Finance

• Candidates with degrees in Engineering or related fields will also be considered.

OUR OFFER

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better

• Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start

• A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you

• Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme

• Benefit from free employee parking and convenient transport connections

• Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties

• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year

• Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.

Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.

As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.