Bendix - Avon, OH
posted 4 months ago
The Manager, M&A and Business Development at Bendix will play a pivotal role in managing key projects and personnel within the New Business Development team. This position involves collaborating with various business units and central functions to identify new business fields and potential acquisition targets. The manager will coordinate due diligence efforts, evaluate deals, and assist in executing acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestments, and alliances that align with the company's strategic goals. The role requires a strong focus on generating recommendations for strategic growth areas based on comprehensive market research and analysis, ensuring that these recommendations are in line with the company's vision and mission. In this capacity, the manager will lead and develop a team of analysts and co-ops, enhancing their skills and increasing team capabilities through motivation, training, and expanded job responsibilities. The position also entails identifying viable acquisition targets in both existing and adjacent markets, working closely with leadership teams to support business objectives and global innovation projects. This includes conducting financial analysis, field research, and utilizing secondary sources to build a robust global M&A target database. The manager will oversee domestic and international M&A transaction projects, providing insights on strategic, financial, and valuation analyses. This includes structuring transactions, negotiating terms, and reviewing contracts to understand their implications. The role requires presenting transaction statuses and recommendations to regional and global executives for approval, ensuring that all due diligence activities are properly coordinated with business units and corporate functions. The manager will also maintain and organize Virtual Data Rooms and due diligence reports, ensuring a smooth transaction process by collaborating with external financial advisors and legal counsels.