Director, Corporate Development

Flextronics International USA, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long term)

401(k) Matching

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Director, Corporate Development (M&A) - SpinCo to lead strategic transactions and portfolio initiatives for SpinCo as it prepares for an independent spin in 2027. The role guides acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and investments to grow SpinCo’s value.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or advisory, with strong financial modeling and presentation skills, and is willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree with a Finance/Accounting concentration; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, JVs, and partnerships.
• Lead transaction evaluation including strategic fit, modeling, synergy, valuation, risk, and returns.
• Manage end-to-end M&A processes: due diligence, negotiation, structuring, agreements, approvals, closing.
• Develop and present investment analyses and transaction updates to senior leadership.
• Support governance and scalable corporate development processes and best practices.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; interface with senior leaders and advisors.

Skills

Deal leadership

Financial modeling

Valuation

Strategic analysis

Presentation materials

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Flex 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.

• SS26
• CA47
• CEA42
• SA63
• MS11
• CC11

AA01

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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