Your Role 

The Director M&A leads 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.

As Director 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.

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

Responsibilities 

• Support businesses in the identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets and be responsible for direct contacts to potential targets and M&A advisors to develop Brenntag’s M&A pipeline
• Lead acquisition projects to execute Brenntag SE’s M&A strategy from deal origination to post-merger integration
• Lead targeted divestiture processes for identified non-core business
• Lead negotiations of share and asset purchase agreements as well as other transaction documents, in close cooperation with senior members of the team and our Legal department
• Develop optimized transaction structures and contract designs
• Build best practice integration playbook and support regional businesses in the preparation and execution of post-merger integration
• Guide and challenge businesses in the preparation and review of business plans
• Plan and coordinate due diligence exercise in cooperation with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Perform company valuations (based on financial models)
• Optimize integration of M&A targets by developing best-practices, playbooks, etc
• Preparation of decision materials for the board of Brenntag
• Report to Vice President M&A  

Your Profile 

Education & Experience 

• Master’s Degree: field of Business or Finance preferred, others (such as Engineering) also considered.
• >10 years' experience with M&A processes; ideally in investment banking or transaction services at recognized international M&A advisor or in a corporate M&A role; double digit number of successful deal-completions
• Affinity with chemicals or wholesale distribution industry is a plus
• Senior level project management experience required, including experience in managing teams
• Must possess strong leadership qualities to motivate and persuade others to accomplish organizational objectives in a unified and fluent manner  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience in presenting to C-level
• Must be extremely conscientious and detailed-oriented
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines

Our Offer 

• We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

Brenntag and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to any category protected by federal, state or local law, including as applicable, applicant’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical condition), genetic information, military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable federal, state or local law, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, parental status, expunged juvenile record, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Brenntag will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This application is considered current for sixty (60) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.

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