Job Description We are seeking a team player who shares a passion for corporate development and capital investments. This role is a key contributor to the corporate development team and will provide analytical and research support for M&A, capital investments and or other strategic initiatives to further Grace's global growth.
Major Responsibilities Highly visible role; involved in all aspects of corporate development (i.e., mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, investments, capital allocation). Successful candidate will: own complex financial models and valuations; perform strategic and quantitative analysis; analyze capital investments, target companies and industries; prepare competitive analysis; and conduct and coordinate due diligence. Effectively manage complex financial and valuation modeling and analysis (including discounted cash flows, accretion/dilution, investment returns, and sensitivity analysis) for potential M&A transactions, capital investments and other strategic initiatives. Create and/or support 'high impact' analyses and business cases for strategic initiatives around major portfolio decisions and capital investments. Create consistent and concise presentations for leadership teams and other stakeholders; provide analysis and recommendations to assist with strategic decision making. Conduct and coordinate due diligence efforts with global deal teams including both internal business segment and corporate functional teams and external advisors (investment banks, law firms, accounting firms) to ensure appropriate review. Assist with the M&A pipeline process to accelerate acquisition strategy, including researching potential targets and industry trends using public and private sources of data (annual reports and filings, Internet, Bloomberg, analyst reports, Capital IQ). Build network of internal relationships across the global organization. Required Experience Minimum 5 years relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of complex financial modeling and strategic analysis; valuation; company and market research. Solid understanding of finance/accounting; strong quantitative / analytical skill set; comfortable with interaction of IS, BS and CF statements. Prior experience in corporate development (including demonstrated experience building complex financial models), investment banking, or strategy consulting, in a multinational organization required. Strong communication skills. Independent , analytical and intellectually curious person who can structure analysis and articulate findings to a wide range of stakeholders including senior leadership throughout the organization. Advanced competency with necessary software tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, as well as external data sources such as Capital IQ, Thomson, and Bloomberg. Willingness to travel internationally (primarily to the US Headquarters in Columbia, MD USA) Bachelors' degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field Preferred Competencies Experience in the chemical industry Exposure to Artificial Intelligence will be a significant plus MBA in Finance or similar advanced degree SAP and related systems (BPC, BW, etc.) SAP Analytics Cloud Working knowledge of sustainability in an industrial context Benefits Guaranteed 14th month Pay Above-market Retirement Plan Design LinkedIn Learning Access Established Performance Incentive Program HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage) Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents Educational Assistance Dignified Workplace Commitment: Grace is committed to providing a dignified and inclusive work environment for all employees and welcomes and encourages diversity. This means that all employees are entitled to be treated in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.
