Director, Corporate Development, M&A & Integration

Werner Enterprises • Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

This position will be integral in Werner’s growth strategy. This role will work with the CFO and SVP of FP&A to lead all aspects regarding corporate strategy relative to M&A, including oversight for end-to-end M&A playbook development and execution, financial modeling and due diligence work with strong emphasis on pre-deal synergy identification and post-deal integration to ensure value realization. Reporting to the SVP of FP&A, this position will engage frequently with the executive leadership team regarding M&A matters while also working cross functional as needed throughout the M&A life cycle.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be curious, analytical and confident, with a natural drive to exceed immediate project requirements.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 8+ years of combined relevant experience in corporate finance, M&A, investment banking and/or capital market transactions.
• A genuine passion for M&A, strategy, financial modeling and business transformation, combined with strong relationship building, leadership and communication skills.
• Project management experience in cross-functional project/program from initiation through implementation, particularly managing large cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing M&A transactions and integrations; leading cross-functional integration team(s).
• Empowered self-starter comfortable taking lead on initiatives with an ability to effectively collaborate across teams.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and departments.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Proficiency in using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.
• Must be able to travel, as required (up to 20% of the time).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; business writing, developing pitches, delivering presentations and leading meetings.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial models to assess valuation, accretion/dilution and synergy potential.
• Interface and coordinate with external M&A advisors and third parties.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to support decision making and board presentations.
• Work with FP&A, accounting and tax on financial models and support treasury with financing and lender modeling as needed.
• Develop and manage detailed integration plans, timelines and workstreams across functions and serve as central point of contact for finance, legal, HR, IT, operations and other departments.
• Develop strategies to ensure stabilization of transactions, while providing rolled-up visibility and awareness to senior management of status, health of integration, risks, decision points and issues.
• Responsible for driving multiple functions/workstreams/teams toward the successful planning and on-time completion/execution of key M&A integration activities.
• Create dashboards, reporting and communication materials to track progress, risks/issues, status, business decisions and integration closure.
• Track synergy realization and report progress to executive sponsors and the board.
• Keep project teams, sponsors, champions and steering committees apprised of status, informed of risks/issues and engaged in initiatives.
• Serve as point person for ensuring and coordinating financial reporting and performance measurement of acquired companies as needed, reporting against financial and operational goals and models.
• Provide assistance and expertise in capital allocation decisions and roadmap.
• Participate in business transformation initiatives as needed and assigned.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

What This Job Offers

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