M&A Manager in Aubervilliers, France

Job ID

26924

M&A Manager

Regular

Aubervilliers, France (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Aubervilliers,France) Brussels, Belgium

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Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• A M&A Manager to reinforce the Strategy and M&A team of Solvay. This team is managed by the Head of Strategy. The M&A manager will report to the VP M&A and Business Development that reports to the Head of Strategy.

We count on you for:

• The M&A Manager will be in charge of acquisition, divestment and joint-venture projects from project launch until signing and closing of the transaction(s)

• Exposure to business development opportunities and participation to the M&A origination work

• Business modeling and financial evaluation of companies in the context of mergers, acquisitions, divestment and joint-venture projects

• Overall coordination of the project team throughout the project lifecycle (set up of the team and the overall timeline, team animation and team monitoring)

• Preparation, supervision and review of the various internal and external deliverables (Teaser, Information Memorandum, Business Plan, Deal Structuring Plan, Carve-Out Matters, VDD, Dataroom preparation and review, drafting of SPA and Ancillary Agreements…)

• Identification and coordination of the external advisors (investment banks, M&A boutiques, strategy consultants, transaction services consultants, tax advisors…)

• Coordination of all internal stakeholders throughout the project: business teams, finance teams and representatives of the various corporate functions and shared services centers of the Group (tax, treasury, accounting, environmental…)

• Close collaboration with the M&A Corporate Counsel and his team on all legal aspects of the transaction (due diligence, negotiation, contractual aspects, closing process…). The M&A Manager will participate in the entire negotiation

process for the transaction(s) under his (her) responsibility

• Presentation of recommendations to the senior management of the Group

You can count on us for:

• A dynamic environment in a multi-disciplinary team and a variety of exciting and impactful challenging projects

You will bring:

Education and Experience

• You own a Master Degree (in General Management, Business Administration or Law), with an extra degree earned in the field of Finance and Accounting

• You are a professional in equity-related operations (mergers, acquisitions, divestments and joint-venture projects)

• You have a successful experience of min. 6 years gained within (i) a corporate M&A team of an industrial company (ideally in the chemicals industry), and/or (ii) a transaction services team of a recognized audit firm,

and/or (iii) an investment banking desk of a leading banking institution.

Skills

• You are a true team player, collaborative and you are able to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

• You are well organized, structured and have strong project management skills.

• You are results driven.

• You have strong technical skills in the field of accounting, finance and M&A.

• You have strong negotiation skills.

• You are flexible in terms of travel and working hours requirements.

Personal strengths

• Conscientious and methodic

• Autonomous and pragmatic

• Dynamic, reactive and flexible

• Diplomatic with high sense of confidentiality

• Trustworthy, loyal and reliable

Language skills

• Fluency in English.

• Another language (French, Flemish, German and Portuguese) would be an advantage.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information:

• Locations: Brussels, Belgium or Aubervilliers, France

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time (including overnight stays) throughout different time zones

• Hybrid work model

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay’s pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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Job ID

26924

Regular

Aubervilliers, France

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