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M&A Manager (Group Strategy)

Salary:
Negotiable

Location:
Singapore: Singapore

Duration:
Permanent

Consultant:
Karina Howe

JobRef:
KTF-359630

Tel:
+65 6228 0200

Date posted:
Mar 9, 2010


Our client is the world's leading Marine Services provider with offices around the world.

Responsibilities:
• Report to the Executive Vice President within Group Strategy based in Singapore.
• Work closely with Group Finance based in our HQ in UK as well as Project Owners of acquisition targets from across the company covering eight distinct regions and several business streams.
• Other than interaction with internal parties, candidate is expected to work well with external parties like the members of the finance team within the target companies as well as our M&A advisors
• Own the Financial Valuation Models and support our global M&A activities
• Evaluate, analyse and estimate the potential of opportunities
• Advise benefits, risks and synergies of each target against the company parameters and set strategic objectives
• Prepare and present findings to senior management on new acquisition targets
• Conduct and co-ordinate due diligence activities with both internal parties and external business partners/advisors
• Act in the capacity of a Project Manager in managing all the M&A activities at all stages of the M&A Process (From target evaluation to deal closure)
• In addition to the above, candidate is expected to provide leadership and demonstrate expertise in the following tasks:
• Analytical support for strategic plan development at both the business unit, regional and group levels
• Analysis of current and potential business models at the enterprise and business unit levels
• Design and automate models for Strategy and scenario planning
• Analyze financial data through comparing budget, actual, and forecasted results, and incorporate those findings into the strategic planning process.
• Long-range strategic model development and maintenance for use in analyzing strategic options and development of sound business cases
• Assist in the development and implementation of tools, systems, and processes for these strategic business and performance indicators
• Any other tasks as assigned by the EVP

Requirements:
• Degree in Accounting or Business finance
• CPA/ACCA is highly preferred
• Minimum 6 years experience in a financial planning, reporting and analysis role
• Excellent financial analytical skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial modelling, accounting concepts and practices including IFRS
• High level of computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and including report writing experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The individual must be a team player and yet capable of working independently
• Personable traits like flexibility and dependability are greatly desired
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficiency in spoken mandarin is highly favoured.



If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please apply online or contact Karina Howe at Robert Walters on 6228 0297 or commerce@robertwalters.com.sg quoting the Job Reference KTF-359630.