Strategic Growth & M&A Director

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Director of Strategy and M&A to lead strategic planning and M&A activities at this $800M company. This pivotal role involves working with senior leadership to shape enterprise strategy, strengthen the product portfolio, and drive growth.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree plus an MBA preferred, with over 10 years in M&A or related fields. The company offers a flexible and competitive compensation package to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in M&A, corporate strategy, investment banking, FP&A, or strategic consulting.
• Proven success leading end-to-end M&A transactions, including due diligence, valuation, negotiations, and integration.
• Experience driving strategy within complex engineering, manufacturing, or aerospace & defense environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and end-to-end M&A activity.
• Partner with senior leadership in shaping enterprise strategy.
• Strengthen product portfolio and accelerate growth.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

M&A Expertise

Financial Acumen

Collaborative Influence

Executive Presence & Communication

Continuous Improvement Mindset (Kaizen)

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense seeks a Director of Strategy and M&A to lead strategic planning and M&A activities at this $800M company. This pivotal role involves working with senior leadership to shape enterprise strategy, strengthen the product portfolio, and drive growth.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree plus an MBA preferred, with over 10 years in M&A or related fields. The company offers a flexible and competitive compensation package to attract top talent.