Director Corporate Development &M&A

As a Director Corporate Development and M&A you will collaborate with the Adecco Group leadership team and the Head of Corporate Development and M&A to execute M&A transactions and run corporate development initiatives.  You will support the project pipeline development, including support in managing key external relationships (e.g., investment banks and other channels). You will assist in the evaluation and execution of new market entry opportunities, partnerships/alliances, acquisitions, mergers, divestments/spin-offs and joint ventures, and will be a key partner of senior management.

• Collaborate with the Global Business Units, Group CFO and Corporate Strategy teams in the translation of business strategy into Corporate Development and M&A objectives.
• Support the growth strategy through identification, assessment and execution of potential mergers, acquisitions, market entries and joint ventures as well as divestitures by the company.
• Build relationships with each Global Business Unit and within the Finance organization to maintain an ongoing project pipeline that is aligned with the business and corporate objectives.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with investment banking firms and strategic consultants.
• Partner with business leaders and key stakeholders before, during and after the M&A processes, to ensure deals make strategic sense, fit with forward-looking business plans, and are integrated smoothly and fully optimized.
• Support all M&A activities and provide general transaction and analytical support, including the creation of valuations, deal summaries, and presentation materials as well as working with the Legal function to review transaction contractual documents.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Lead cross-functional project teams for corporate development initiatives.

• Master degree in finance or equivalent
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in corporate development, corporate finance, strategy, business development or M&A at a large global corporation with experience working in investment banking or strategy consulting
• Experience working in a demanding environment with highly motivated and driven professionals. Having lived and worked abroad is a plus. English required, second language a strong plus (French / German / Spanish / others)
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects autonomously with multiple workstreams
• Advanced analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills, with proven intellectual and analytical rigor
• Ability to structure and lead complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple partners at both senior and junior levels
• Excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities; ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior management and external business partners
• Strong leadership skills with an inclusive and collaborative approach to work

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way. As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain.

The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting date: 03-12-2024