Head of Corporate Development

Location:

Bristol, GB Beckum, DE Zaventem, BE Avignon, FR

About the role

At Etex, our purpose is to inspire new ways of living. We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow & lead?

Etex has been driving our growth through strategic acquisitions and divestments, outlaying approximately €2billion of capital over the last 3 years including the high value acquisition of Ursa in 2022. We are currently looking to continue our strategic growth and are now looking for a Head of Corporate Development to join our Group Strategy team, reporting into our Chief Strategy Officer. As our Head of Corporate Development, you will play a pivotal role in the company’s future, helping us grow the business through strategic M&A activities across the globe. You will be a strategic visionary, adept at identifying and executing transformative deals while ensuring alignment with overarching corporate goals. This role can be based in Europe, ideally in one of our major markets of the UK, Belgium, Germany or France.

What You'll Do

Managing the M&A process for all acquisition/divestments/JV projects and corresponding valuation, due diligence, and integration/carve out of targets.
Managing cross-functional teams with a hands-on, team-oriented approach whilst also ensuring objectives and targets are met in line with transaction timelines.
Driving of the complete due diligence process by ensuring all key value creators are assessed in support of the business plan, and identifying key risks and opportunities and ensuring they are reflected in the price adjustments.
Post-acquisition: drive the first stage of the integration of newly acquired companies before transferring to the respective P&L owner, ensuring proper integration within the organisation.
Building a robust M&A pipeline by focusing on our key strategic gaps, and proactively identify, cultivate and approach potential targets.
Continue to build and grow the networks of contacts across the globe including those in industry, PE Firms, Investment Banking, and private business owners.
Building a strong PMO framework and launching across functions to ensure the timely and accurate execution of the M&A activities.

What You'll Bring

Master’s degree preferably in Business, Economics, Engineering or Natural Sciences
High level of experience gained in Corporate Development/M&A at a top-tier industrial corporation, private equity firm, investment bank, or leading strategy consulting firm.
Strategic insight, excellent analytical skills and apt to structure and independently drive complex projects.
Self-driven and motivated to learn and to deliver excellent results.
Experienced in delivering projects well organised, able to prioritise and manage tight deadlines.
Experience overseeing multiple high value deals, valuation and financial modelling skills is must.
Strong international deal experience and negotiation skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills
Team player and motivator within multi-national and multi-disciplinary team
Fluent in English (spoken and written), another language is a plus.

Why join us?

We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships, and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work