Director Business Development - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Director, Business Development - Chicago, IL This is a salaried exempt position. Position Summary: The Director, Business Development will work closely with key leaders across the ADM businesses globally in to drive actions that shape ADM’s future portfolio of businesses. This position has focus on business development, CapEx planning and business case development, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, commercial partnerships and JV alliances relating to the ADM businesses globally. It is also both demanding and rewarding with high visibility and exposure.

Requirements

• Graduation in Finance with at least 12 - 15 years’ post qualification experience in either business development in a corporate role or professional services firm, finance planning and analysis
• Experience with acquisition and joint venture valuation, contract negotiations, and due diligence
• Confident, effective communicator with strong executive presence and influence
• Superior analytical abilities including advanced knowledge of corporate financial and valuation theory.
• Superlative attention to detail required
• Ability to identify and address cross-functional issues that may be relevant to completing or implementing acquisitions and alliances
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and experienced in making decisions in intense and complex conditions
• Superior skills in Excel financial modeling and Power Point presentation
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrated capacity to perform in a fast-paced, global work environment
• Must be a team player and committed to collaborative working

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the ag, food and feed industry a distinct advantage

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Unit leaders in and other regional BD teams to develop and review the business cases for capital expenditures for growth and efficiency initiatives across ADM
• Responsible for building of complex financial models for merger, acquisition, divestiture and joint-venture activities, and own the process for key valuation metrics like business forecast, and synergies
• Partner with the Global PMO team to support all due diligence activities across all primary functional areas such as Finance, IT, HR, Commercial, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, etc.
• Direct development of scoping documents and other presentation materials to communicate the financial business case and strategic rationale to executive management including the CEO, CFO, BU President and the Capital Committee
• As required, liaise with third party service providers such as consultants, accounting firms, investment banks, law firms
• Support the end to end M&A life cycle (sourcing, analysis and execution) of M&A/JV/Divestment projects relevant to the ADM Business Unit
• Perform both internal and external strategic analyses to become better informed about current business conditions and conduct landscaping studies relevant for the ADM Business Unit.
• Working with commercial teams, build, track and maintain a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities relevant for the businesses
• Support senior team in key negotiation sessions and help in setting the negotiation agenda and preparation for negotiations
• Support the senior business team in the development and/or review of the ADM business strategy and strategic plan across the ADM Bus globally

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director