Director, Corporate Development

flextronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401(k) Matching Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is spinning off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into SpinCo, targeting Q1 2027. The Director, Corporate Development will lead strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives to boost SpinCo's growth and shareholder value.

Role requires MBA preferred, 10+ years in relevant fields, and ability to travel ~20% with relocation to Austin, TX. The position drives cross-functional due diligence, valuation, and strategic analyses, presenting to senior management and shaping governance

Qualifications

• MBA preferred with Finance or Accounting focus.
• 10+ years in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Experience leading end-to-end M&A through cross-functional due diligence.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis abilities.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Ability to travel ~20% and relocate to Austin, TX.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures and partnerships to support SpinCo's growth.
• Lead the evaluation of potential transactions including strategic fit, financial modeling, and risk analysis.
• Manage end-to-end M&A execution including due diligence, negotiation, and closing activities.
• Develop investment recommendations and present analyses to executive leadership.
• Support governance reviews and development of corporate development processes and best practices.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and external partners to enable scalable execution.

Skills

Deal leadership

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

MBA preferred

Advanced degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 08-24-2026 Job Posting End DateFlex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

Director, Corporate Development (M&A) - SpinCo

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we're calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

The Director, Corporate Development, supports the SVP, Corporate Development by leading strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives that enhance SpinCo's growth, capabilities, and long-term shareholder value.

The role partners with business and functional leaders to evaluate acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, partnerships, and joint ventures to support the company's inorganic growth strategy.

What a typical day looks like:

• Partner with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, joint ventures, and partnerships that support SpinCo's growth strategy and portfolio objectives through market analysis, competitive assessment, and strategic opportunity evaluation.
• Lead the evaluation of potential transactions, including strategic fit, financial modeling, synergy identification, valuation, risk analysis, and expected financial returns.
• Lead end-to-end M&A execution processes including leading cross-functional due diligence teams, negotiation, transaction structuring, definitive agreement support, regulatory approvals, and closing activities.
• Develop and present investment recommendations, strategic analyses, and transaction updates to executive leadership.
• Facilitate transaction approval processes and governance reviews.
• Support development of corporate development processes, governance frameworks, and best practices to enable scalable execution.
• Promote best practices, tools, and methodologies for deal evaluation and strategic financial analysis across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, advisors, and potential partners.

What we're looking to add to our team:

• Advanced degree (MBA preferred) with a concentration in Finance or Accounting from a top-tier institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Transaction Advisory.
• Experience leading a broad range of transactions through cross-functional due diligence, valuation, contract negotiation, and full-cycle M&A execution.
• Demonstrated strong financial modeling, valuation, and strategic analysis capabilities.
• Public company experience is preferred.
• Experience developing compelling and succinct presentation materials and presenting effectively to senior management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication (both verbal and written), and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% as required.
• Must reside or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive deal team leadership experience on complex acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic partnerships.
• Deep expertise in valuation methodologies, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to assess long-term market trends, portfolio opportunities, and growth strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen and business judgment.
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders across a global organization.
• Outstanding analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to distill complex information into actionable analysis and recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple high-priority initiatives, influence decision-making, and deliver results in fast-paced, complex, and evolving environments.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to influence without direct authority, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and develop high-performing teams.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category

Finance

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