Mergers and Acquisitions Head (m/f/d)

We are Personalwerk Sourcing, specialized on professional, holistic HR consulting. Being a competence area of the Personalwerk Group, our team of over 300 employees offers cutting-edge HR marketing know-how. From advertising to employer branding to recruiting: We provide 360 degree advice. But now to the most important part:

Your new employer

Our client, an international company, well renowned in its industry, is currently searching for Head of M&A. Successful Candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the company’s M&A strategy and activities. This includes identifying potential acquisition targets, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms, and overseeing the integration of acquired companies.

We are looking for a Mergers and Acquisitions Head (m/f/d) across all Germany.

Strategic planning & sourcing:

• Develop and implement the company’s M&A strategy in alignment with the overall business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential acquisition targets and partnership opportunities.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, and industry contacts to source potential deals.

Due diligence:

• Lead the due diligence process, including financial, operational, legal, and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure thorough evaluation of potential transactions.
• Assess risks and opportunities associated with potential deals.

Deal Structuring and Integration Planning:

• Lead negotiations with target companies and external advisors.
• Develop and present deal proposals and recommendations to the executive team.
• Develop and implement integration plans for acquired companies.
• Manage the integration process to ensure a smooth transition of synergies.

Post-merger integration:

• Monitor post-merger performance and implement necessary adjustments.
• Prepare detailed reports for the senior management and board.

• MBA, Bachelor’s, or similar degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, or related fields
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex M&A transactions
• Strong experience in due diligence, financial modeling, valuation, and negotiation.
• Fluent English, German would be a plus
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Superior negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Willingness to occasional business travels