Strategic M&A Manager

Fortive; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 131,215 - 219,075; Full time

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to partner with the VP and CFO on global M&A efforts. The role involves diligence, modeling, and communicating viewpoints on acquisitions, investments, and partnerships across Fortive’s segments.

You will build financial models, run valuation analyses, and support cross-functional deal execution, integration planning, and post-closing optimization with senior leaders and external audiences.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of M&A experience at an investment bank, M&A advisory boutique, PE fund, corporate development, or related financial services firm.
• Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills: build and refine financial models.
• Deep understanding of core valuation methodologies (comps, precedent transactions, DCF, LBO, ROIC).
• Experience leading or supporting M&A transactions and/or due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and evaluate acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities for Fortive and its operating companies.
• Monitor competitive landscape and liaise with investors and bankers to source opportunities.
• Develop independent viewpoints on risks and opportunities for targets to support strategy and bids.
• Build detailed financial models, P&L, and cash flow forecasts for potential targets.

Skills

M&A experience

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

BS or BA

Job description

Fortive is seeking a Manager, Corporate Development to partner with the VP and CFO on global M&A efforts. The role involves diligence, modeling, and communicating viewpoints on acquisitions, investments, and partnerships across Fortive’s segments.

You will build financial models, run valuation analyses, and support cross-functional deal execution, integration planning, and post-closing optimization with senior leaders and external audiences.