Ringside Talent Looking for Finance M&A Manager at Des Plaines, IL Full Time

We are looking for a Finance Manager, M&A to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the company’s M&A strategy, aligning with overall business objectives and growth targets.
• Lead and participate in financial due diligence efforts, conducting thorough analysis of target companies’ financial statements, operations, market positioning, and risks. Identify potential synergies, opportunities, and challenges.
• Develop complex financial models to evaluate potential M&A transactions, including valuation, scenario analysis, and pro forma financial statements.
• Perform valuation assessments using various methodologies such as discounted cash flow (DCF), market multiples, and precedent transactions to determine the fair value of potential acquisition targets.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and business development teams to structure M&A transactions in alignment with the company’s strategic goals while considering financial implications, tax efficiency, and risk management.
• Participate in negotiations with target companies and their representatives to achieve favorable deal terms and conditions.
• Develop and execute financial integration plans for acquired companies, ensuring a smooth transition of financial processes, systems, and reporting into the existing framework.
• Identify potential financial, operational, and regulatory risks associated with M&A transactions and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 6+ years of relevant experience in finance, investment banking, corporate development, or M&A advisory.
• Strong financial modeling skills and proficiency in analyzing complex financial data.
• In-depth knowledge of M&A processes, valuation methodologies, and deal structuring.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with post-acquisition integration processes is a plus.