Director, Corporate Development

Celonis•Redwood City, CA

4h•$200,000 - $270,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us? The Team: Celonis’ Corporate Development team partners with leadership to identify and execute acquisitions and strategic investments to support our corporate and product strategy. The Role: The Corporate Development Director will lead the sourcing, evaluation, execution and integration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the enterprise software landscape, experience leading complex transactions, and a proven track record of creating value through inorganic growth initiatives. As our new Director of Corporate Development, you play a critical role in shaping and executing Celonis’ future growth strategy.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, or a related field in or with exposure to enterprise software
Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar discipline.
Proven track record of leading and executing M&A transactions and strategic investments
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to craft investment memos and presentations and present to executive management
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in building decision frameworks/models
Ability to manage complex projects and work cross-functionality under pressure, while maintaining high attention to detail.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or CFA is desirable.

Responsibilities

Partner with business unit leaders on strategy development, including identifying product gaps, evaluating build/buy/partner options
Oversee all aspects of the M&A process, from sourcing, initial screening and due diligence to negotiation, closing, and integration.
Source and screen targets per our identified target M&A themes and priorities
Conduct deep due diligence on target, its market, management and customers in partnership with product and other cross-functional teams
Structure and negotiate deal terms, including valuation, financing, and legal agreements.
Prepare strategic deal memos and presentations to drive decision-making with executive management team and board of directors
Manage the transaction process efficiently and effectively, coordinating and managing internal cross-functional due diligence team as well as target stakeholders and advisors
Develop and implement integration plans to ensure the successful assimilation of acquired companies.
Oversee and steer cross-functional teams to achieve synergy targets and realize the full value of acquisitions
Contribute to improving the corporate development team by enhancing existing processes and recruiting and developing new team members.