Job Description

For our

Group Strategy & Development / M&A

department , we are looking for an

Associate Strategy & Development / M&A (f/m/d)

.


The position is based at our Headquarters in

Heidelberg

, Germany.


As part of a small team that advises CEO, CFO & the whole Managing Board on strategy and manages development & M&A initiatives, the role will allow to make a significant contribution to some of the Group’s most important projects.


The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and proactive team player who loves working in a high intensity environment (willing to get his/her hands dirty and play whatever role the team needs), has an outstanding level of curiosity and very strong analytical skills to grasp quickly the fond of complex strategic issues, while always aiming to make a significant contribution.

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE

Contribute to the development of the company’s strategy (Group, Area & Country level)


Strategy formulation, regular portfolio review, strategic planning process Construction market and strategic competitor analysis, including industry trends Communication with senior management
Contribute / Steer M&A projects (incl. partnership) & post-merger (or carve-out) activities


Identification / assessment of potential targets Steering of acquisitions and divestments, incl. due diligence and auction processes Coordination of internal / third party stakeholders, support in negotiations Management / support of carve-out and integration projects (PMI)
Contribute / Manage projects & global initiatives, high degree of autonomy (Country, Area and Group-level)


Transversal project / program management (often cross-functional) Presentation of findings to senior management or internal steering committees Topics can span broadly, depending on strategic priorities at a given time (e.g., CO2) At times, multiple high priority projects simultaneously
Manage review of CAPEX and M&A projects for Board approval


Preparation of the strategic review of country-led development projects Coordination of the review with other functions (technical, financial, environment) Liaison with country management
Conduct ad-hoc market or competitor analyses (incl. business intelligence)

YOUR PROFILE

University degree in business, economics or engineering (or similar) First professional experience (internships, or young professional of up to 2 years), ideally in investment banking, transaction services or management consulting Clear “getting-things-done” mentality, i.e. tenacity to overcome independently potential obstacles Strong quantitative capabilities, very structured thinking, and proficiency in Excel / PowerPoint Executive level oral and written communication skills Fluent in English, other languages a plus

OUR OFFER

We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as:

Flexible working time

models with up to

50% remote working

within Germany

30 vacation days

plus additional special vacation days

Attractive compensation

with

profit share/bonus

,

Christmas,

and

vacation

payment

Multiple

learning

& development

options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs

JobTicket, JobBike

and further

special conditions and discounts

for e.g., gyms

Company fitness room

, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns Individual onboarding with

buddy program

as well as various

networking initiatives

(Network of Women, International Network etc.)

Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar

with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desks

Canteen

with discounted and healthy meals

Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations

– for e-bike and car
... and much more.