Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Source and develop acquisition opportunities by building relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and potential targets.</li><li>Conduct market and competitive research to assess industry trends and identify strategic fit.</li><li>Maintain and continuously extend comprehensive target screening lists; support structured strategic target screening projects.</li><li>Drive initial discussions with target companies and assess cultural and operational alignment.</li><li>Lead and manage multi-workstream due diligence projects across financial, legal, and operational dimensions.</li><li>Build valuation models and prepare business cases for acquisition decisions.</li><li>Support negotiations, assist with deal structuring, and contribute to strategic planning.</li><li>Design integration plans and lead cross-functional teams to implement them across business functions such as Finance, HR, IT, and Operations.</li><li>Deliver clear, decision-ready investment materials to executive leadership and boards.</li><li>Work in close collaboration with legal, strategy, procurement, HSE, and operational teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.</li><li>Track integration progress and ensure synergies and performance goals are achieved.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field </li><li>5+ years of experience in corporate M&amp;A roles, corporate strategy, investment banking, M&amp;A strategy consulting, or transaction services.</li><li>Experience with designing post-merger integration concepts is required.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation techniques.</li><li>Experience in the chemical or manufacturing sectors is required.</li><li>CFA or PMP certifications are a plus.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Klüber Lubrication NA LP

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Manager Corporate Development and M&A

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Source and develop acquisition opportunities by building relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, and potential targets.</li><li>Conduct market and competitive research to assess industry trends and identify strategic fit.</li><li>Maintain and continuously extend comprehensive target screening lists; support structured strategic target screening projects.</li><li>Drive initial discussions with target companies and assess cultural and operational alignment.</li><li>Lead and manage multi-workstream due diligence projects across financial, legal, and operational dimensions.</li><li>Build valuation models and prepare business cases for acquisition decisions.</li><li>Support negotiations, assist with deal structuring, and contribute to strategic planning.</li><li>Design integration plans and lead cross-functional teams to implement them across business functions such as Finance, HR, IT, and Operations.</li><li>Deliver clear, decision-ready investment materials to executive leadership and boards.</li><li>Work in close collaboration with legal, strategy, procurement, HSE, and operational teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.</li><li>Track integration progress and ensure synergies and performance goals are achieved.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field </li><li>5+ years of experience in corporate M&amp;A roles, corporate strategy, investment banking, M&amp;A strategy consulting, or transaction services.</li><li>Experience with designing post-merger integration concepts is required.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and valuation techniques.</li><li>Experience in the chemical or manufacturing sectors is required.</li><li>CFA or PMP certifications are a plus.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Klüber Lubrication NA LP

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