(Senior) Manager Business Development and M&A (d/f/m)

About this Position: Join the M&A / Business Development team at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, which plays a key role in driving Henkel Adhesive Technologies’ inorganic growth strategy by leading M&A transactions, from deal origination through to integration. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing potential acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investments. This is a great opportunity to join an organization where M&A is a core strategic pillar and support shaping the portfolio of Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

What you´ll do:

1. Deal Origination & Sourcing:
   1. Identify potential acquisition opportunities that align with the Strategic Business Units (SBUs) strategic objectives.
   2. Prepare deep dives, investment thesis and recommendations to senior management to decide on M&A opportunities.
2. Due Diligence & Valuation:
   1. Manage and coordinate due diligence activities which entails collaborating with relevant SBU, business, and corporate functions across Henkel.
   2. Prepare business plans and detailed financial analysis.
   3. Prepare all necessary committee or board approval documents.
   4. For divestments, preparation of transaction scope, structure, carve-out financials, and other deal documents such as Information Memorandum.
3. Deal Negotiation & Execution:
   1. Negotiate key terms of transactions together with Corporate M&A and legal teams.
4. Post-Merger Integration:
   1. Ensure that an integration plan is designed and ensure smooth hand-over to dedicated PMI lead. Personal involvement and support of the PMI process may be required depending on the complexity of the transaction.
5. Strategic Advisory:
   1. Conduct strategic analysis, industry research, and competitor analysis to help evaluate potential M&A opportunities.
   2. Sparring partner for Strategic Business Units (SBUs) on M&A matters.