M&A Manager
(Sr.) Professional
Job
Netherlands, Delft
Corporate Functions
Netherlands
As an M&A Manager you will play a key, central role in the various stages of an M&A transaction. From developing the M&A strategy to sourcing for opportunities and preparing the non-binding offer. It’s all in this role and more. At Exact, you can think and act proactively and see your good ideas come true. And where is your career heading? That’s up to you. The career opportunities are unprecedented. 2,050 enterprising colleagues have already paved the way. Are you on board?
This = the job you are looking for
As the M&A Manager at Exact, you will be instrumental to Exact’s M&A activities. You will work closely with the Director M&A, M&A manager DACH, executive board members and representatives of Exact’s shareholders. In an entrepreneurial setting, you will have significant exposure to all decision makers and will be at the frontline helping shape Exact’s strategic future. You will be based in our HQ in Delft but your role will include visiting target companies, advisors and investors. In addition, we have a hybrid working culture.
This = your team
You will join the Director and manager in the M&A team and will work closely with other stakeholders which includes Strategy, Integration, Product, Tech teams. Asking for help if necessary and offering help if possible is part of their DNA. We have few predefined paths, which gives you plenty of room to choose your own.
The M&A department act as an internal ‘bulge bracket’ M&A advisor and is known for its professionalism and knowledge.
The main responsibilities of the department
Together with the rest of the M&A team, you are expected to perform a central role in the various stages of an M&A transaction, which includes;
- Developing the M&A strategy with the Exco and strategy team;
- Sourcing opportunities by building relationships with key stakeholders;
- Preparing the non-binding offer;
- Building financial models and valuation analyses;
- Running the due diligence and SPA;
- Ensuring effective transition into the integration phase with the integration team.
This = what you bring
With us, you can be yourself, and we would love to discover what sets you apart. For the position of M&A Manager, it’s helpful if you have good communitive skills and like team work. What’s more, you bring:
- An academic background in engineering, economics, finance, business administration or law;
- 6 to 8 years of experience in M&A activities as at a leading M&A advisory organization; including investment banking, corporate M&A, big 4 transaction services, Private Equity or Venture Capital. In your current role, you are working as VP (or equivalent)
- An all-round M&A skill-set including experience of deal-sourcing, pipelines development, corporate finance, valuation, excel modeling, due diligence (incl. financial, tax, legal) and M&A documentation (incl. SPA);
- Affinity with the software / tech industry and are willing to listen and learn our business
- Experience in operating in a high-growth environment and / or experience working in environment of change;
- Solid analytical skills, combined with structured and pro-active personality, and the ability to drive initiatives;
- Positiveness with a forward-looking mindset and “can-do” attitude;
- Fluency in both Dutch & English or German & English, spoken and written.
This = what you get
At Exact, we work hard. And there is something in return. The balance between work and relaxation is very important to us. So once everything gets back to normal, you can work up a sweat in our own gym or take a break at the coffee bar. Empty your head and then tackle your daily tasks with renewed energy. And, of course, that's not all. As a M&A Manager, based on 40 hours per week, you can also count on:
- A competitive base salary and a bonus,
- A 13th month and of course holiday allowance of 8%;
- A company car and company phone;
- 27 holidays and loyalty days, one for each year in service
- Team members with strong M&A background who will help you to excel.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Budget for certification/training
- Time and guidance, to give your ambition all the room it needs and we offer you the opportunity to excel at your profession.
- Significant exposure to all decision makers and a frontline position, helping to shape Exact’s strategic future.
This = why you shouldn’t wait
If it feels good, don't hesitate. So let us know why you are our new M&A Manager. How are you going to play a key, central role in the various stages of an M&A transaction?
If you have any questions about the position and/or the application procedure, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Arthur Fransen will be happy to answer them via arthur.fransen@exact.com or by phone on +31 61177 2570.
This= our application procedure
If we have enough in common, there will first be a telephone intake with the Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner. The second step is an interview with the Director M&A and Manager M&A. A screening and/or analytical test may be part of the selection process. The last interview will be with our CFO. The selection procedure takes about three weeks.
About Exact
Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects and construction. This saves time and provides insight. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany already rely on Exact's software.
Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment and society is central to this. For more information, visit www.exact.com.
