(Senior) Manager M&A (all genders welcome)

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

thyssenkrupp nucera offers world-leading technologies for high-efficiency electrolysis plants. The company has extensive in-depth knowledge in the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrochemical plants and a strong track record of more than 600 projects with a total rating of over 10 gigawatts already successfully installed. With its water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen, the company offers an innovative solution on an industrial scale for green value chains and an industry fueled by clean energy – a major step towards a climate-neutrality.

The (Senior) Manager M&A should be able to steer small to mid size M&A projects & technology acquisitions end to end (independently), including managing relations with all relevant stakeholders

• Linking thyssenkrupp nucera's global strategy to concrete M&A transactions & related setup (e.g. integration within the group, governance, etc.),
• End to end (partial) project management of national and international M&A projects including initial project setup and steering of internal & external resources,
• Analysis and evaluation of gH2 industries & companies along the value-chain to derive short-lists for potential targets,
• Development & structuring of transaction options and derivation of optimal deal structure / technology transfer logic,
• Coordination of the overarching due diligence process (data room, Q&A-/expert sessions, preparation of management presentations etc.) and conducting the commercial due diligence,
• Assessment of financial statements with regard to earnings (analysis of revenue streams, costs and profitability including value driver) and assets (working capital / net cash, liquidity and hidden reserves),
• Setting up a business plan, choosing the valuation approach and final valuation of the target,
• Analyzing stakeholders and participating/leading negotiations for M&A transactions (transaction value, terms & conditions, etc.),
• Managing the process and communication with internal & external stakeholders

Besides that, the (Senior) Manager M&A should be able to contribute to the strategy development including strategic financial planning of the company.

• Completed master's degree in business administration, finance or other relevant studies ideally with expertise in company acquisitions, technology transfer, negotiations and finance & audit
• At least three years of management, project and/or consulting experience in M&A-/transaction-area of an investment bank, auditing firm, management consulting firm or industrial company
• Detailed knowledge of the individual process steps of the M&A process
• Sound knowledge on company valuation and transaction structures (JV, acquisition)
• Analytical skillset
• Precise, structured & methodology based way of working
• Strategic thinking ability and above-average, solution-oriented mindset
• Empathic and communicative personality with clear objectives, high team spirit, confident appearance and entrepreneurial mindset
• Fluent communication and presentation skills in German and English (min. C1) including intercultural competence
• High level of dedication & commitment to the success of a M&A project
• High proficiency in MS office (especially PowerPoint and xlsx)

As part of the thyssenkrupp group, we offer our employees high level conditions and many benefits:

- performance-related compensation according to collective agreement Metal & Electro NRW
- attractive old-age provision models
- groupwide learning measures
- thyssenkrupp Group health campaigns and programs

At thyssenkrupp nucera, we attach great importance to individual needs - to this end, we are constantly developing as an employer and offer a wide range of benefits for your perfect working-life-balance:

- In an environment characterized by flat hierarchies and a lot of personal responsibility, we create space for individual development.
- We offer further training and support in line with your individual strengths and goals in order to optimally accompany your career path.
- In intercultural and interdisciplinary teams, communication at eye level is our top priority.
- Flexitime, part-time, home office, mobile working abroad: whenever possible, we give you the flexibility you want for your work.
- For the perfect office days, we provide state-of-the-art equipment at our global locations as well as quiet and communal areas for every situation.
- For a potential move to a location near the office, we will support your relocation organizationally and financially - also internationally.
- Your personal business buddy will be at your side during your induction - so new starters quickly get to know the company, the department and their colleagues.
- If that's not enough for you: by working on green hydrogen technologies, we are ensuring clean energy for the future. Be a part of it: new era is you.

We value diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.