Manager, Corporate Development

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is key in leading and supporting the execution of M&A activities of Rockwell Automation and its various business units. Primary areas of focus and strength should be in the following: mergers, acquisitions, divestitures,, financial analysis, valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and integration related activities.

More specific responsibilities include:

• Lead valuation of potential M&A targets using traditional valuation methodologies such as DCF, comparable public companies, and precedent M&A transactions
• Execute venture investment activities with Rockwell Automation business, advanced technology and geographic leaders in order to achieve long-term profitable growth and insight into disruptive technology
• Collaborate with the Business Units to prepare Executive and Board review materials for transaction approvals
• Support IOI/LOI negotiations
• Lead transaction execution and due diligence
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Tax, HR, Business Unit, and other teams in negotiating key deal terms with targets
• Contribute to the transaction documents such as purchase agreements and working capital
• Supervise, coach, and mentor Corporate Development analyst(s)
• Collaborate with the Integration leader in developing an integration plan, and compiling integration costs
• Lead and support developing deal models
• Lead and support developing company profiles, evaluating/benchmarking of target companies/buyers, and other relevant financial analyses
• Act as Corporate Development's representative and key interface for special projects initiated and coordinated by Strategic Development (i.e., market/benchmarking studies, growth initiatives, etc.)

Key Competencies & Other Skills:

• Strong understanding of fund management, corporate finance, and venture investments
• Experience building complex deal models
• Experience in leading due diligence activities for M&A transactions and Venture investments
• Strong understanding of corporate finance
• Mastery in different valuation methods (including DCF, comparable public companies, and precedent M&A transactions)
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with Finance, Legal, IT, HR, Tax, and Business Unit teams to assure transaction success
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• High attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and solve problems
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Superior analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines in a demanding and dynamic environment to meet overall objectives
• High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
• Experience with software transactions and recurring revenue analysis

Other Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. or B.A. in Finance or Accounting or related business field required
• Certification / License: MBA preferred
• Experience:
  • Five to eight years of combined experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital or Corporate Development
• Proven experience with M&A and Venture Capital
• Experience and demonstrated maturity in verbal and written communication with all levels of an organization, including the senior executive level
• Strong background in business case development and financial analysis required to support business development opportunities
• Experience with complex negotiations during transactions
• Proven track record of managing a diverse and multi-faceted team

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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