- Company Name
- AUDIENS CONSEIL
- Job Title
- Directeur M&A
- Job Description
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Job Title: M&A Director
Role Summary: Lead the development, execution, and integration of strategic acquisitions for a global digital‑tech retail leader. Own the end‑to‑end M&A process, from target identification and valuation to negotiation, due diligence, transaction closing, and post‑merger integration, while building and governing the M&A function.
Expectations:
- Minimum 10 years in corporate M&A or investment banking with substantial experience on corporate deals (no pure PE focus).
- Proven track record executing full lifecycle M&A transactions, preferably within the technology sector.
- Hands‑on operational experience and a strong capacity to manage complex, cross‑functional projects.
- Senior leadership and stakeholder management skills, including presenting to executive committees and boards.
- Executable, strategic mindset with the ability to translate enterprise goals into actionable M&A roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deploy the M&A roadmap and strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize acquisition targets; conduct market and sector analysis.
- Lead financial modeling, valuation, and comprehensive due‑diligence (financial, strategic, operational).
- Negotiate deal terms, structure transactions, and manage deal documentation and approvals.
- Develop and oversee integration plans, track synergies, and mitigate post‑transaction risks.
- Coordinate M&A activities with internal stakeholders (C‑suite, finance, legal, tax) and external advisors (lawyers, advisors).
- Present M&A dossiers to senior management and the board; articulate strategic rationale and financial impact.
- Build and grow the M&A team, defining roles, processes, and performance metrics.
Required Skills:
- Advanced financial modeling and valuation techniques.
- Strong negotiation, deal structuring, and transaction management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
- Superior communication, presentation, and stakeholder management.
- Proven leadership with a "hands‑on" operational approach.
- Fluency in English; French language a plus.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent (MBA preferred).
- Relevant certifications (CFA, CPA, or M&A‑specific) are advantageous but not mandatory.