M&A Manager

At Kiwa, we are on a mission to enhance trust for a better tomorrow by ensuring the quality and reliability of our clients’ operations globally. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are seeking a visionary M&A Manager to spearhead our mergers and acquisitions initiatives. In this role, you will drive our expansion efforts by managing the end-to-end M&A process, from identifying and assessing opportunities to executing and integrating transactions. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, you will play a crucial role in shaping our growth trajectory and strengthening our market position across diverse industries. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex deals and are ready to contribute to a high-growth environment, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

About the Role

As M&A Manager, you will manage entire M&A processes, from deal sourcing to post-acquisition integration, ensuring that each transaction aligns with Kiwa’s long-term objectives. You will identify and assess new market opportunities, conduct comprehensive financial and strategic analyses, and manage the negotiation and structuring of deals. Your expertise will directly influence Kiwa’s growth trajectory and competitive positioning.

Reporting directly to the Director Corporate Development, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and local business units, to ensure successful execution of M&A projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: Develop and manage a robust pipeline of acquisition candidates in alignment with Kiwa’s growth strategy. Maintain strong relationships with potential targets and engage with senior management to refine and prioritize opportunities.
• Project Management: Manage the entire M&A lifecycle, from target identification to deal closure, ensuring seamless integration with Kiwa’s operations.
• Coordination: Collaborate with local teams to oversee M&A processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and strategic objectives.
• Transaction Structuring: Work closely with legal, financial, and tax experts to design optimal transaction structures, including valuation, payment terms, and other deal components.
• Financial Modelling: Conduct detailed financial analyses, including DCF and multiples analysis, and other valuation methods, to support M&A decisions.
• Governance: Develop and enforce M&A guidelines, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the process.
• Market Monitoring: Continuously track industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities and threats.
• Company Analysis: Perform thorough analyses of target companies, including financial projections, competitive positioning, and strategic fit.
• Strategic Insights: Utilize market research and data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and guide corporate actions.
• Opportunity Evaluation: Analyze market trends, identify potential partners, and assess the risks and rewards associated with various strategic options.
• Alignment: Ensure that M&A activities align with Kiwa Group’s long-term vision and strategic goals.

Do You Have What It Takes?

1. Education: Master’s degree, preferably in Finance or Econometrics, or related fields.
2. Experience: Minimum of 8 years’ experience in M&A, Corporate Finance advisory or Private equity with a proven track record of managing all sizes of M&A transactions. Experience with cross-border deals and many cultures is a plus.
3. Skills: Strong financial modeling skills.
4. Language: Fluent in English. Proficiency in Dutch, Spanish, German or French is a plus.
5. Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Must be proactive, adaptable, able to manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Hands-on. Thriving in multi-cultural settings.
6. Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.

What Can You Expect from Us in Return?

• Enjoy an attractive compensation package, including a pension scheme, performance-based bonus and a company car.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment, offering a balanced mix of remote and in-office (Rijswijk, the Netherlands) work.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, to support your career progression.

Are you interested and would the position of M&A Manager suit you? Do not hesitate and upload your resume and motivation letter via the red application button to apply. You can send your application October 30 at the latest.

More Information

Have any questions about this vacancy? We are happy to get in touch with you: Tom Coumans (Group Talent Acquisition) can be reached at telephone number +31 (0)20 737 07 03. We would like to get to know you!