Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions Finance

Vertiv • Westerville, OH

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About The Position

The Manager, M&A Finance supports Vertiv’s inorganic growth strategy through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation activities. The role partners with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities, develop deal theses and financial forecasts, assess risks and opportunities, and provide recommendations to senior management. It also coordinates transaction processes, supports negotiation strategies, and manages timelines and issue registers across concurrent projects.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors in helping execute the company’s Strategic Priorities. Vertiv’s core principles are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusion. Its strategic priorities are High-Performance Culture, Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Innovation, and Financial Strength.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, statistics, computer science, or a closely related field.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, M&A, transaction services, strategic finance, consulting, or related analytical roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting deal evaluation, financial modeling, due diligence, and business case development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, FactSet, and other relevant software tools.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining financial models, including discounted cash flow and relative valuations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to audiences with varying levels of finance knowledge and to senior management.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to think strategically, identify opportunities and risks, and develop recommendations to drive business growth.
• Demonstrated interest in international finance, strategic planning, and management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field or an MBA.
• Familiarity with the data center and critical infrastructure industrial manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analyses, including valuation modeling and scenario planning, to formulate deal theses for acquisition targets and divestitures.
• Partner with business leaders to prepare financial forecasts and projections, including cost and revenue synergies, for potential acquisitions.
• Summarize target valuations and investment recommendations for senior management.
• Coordinate transaction due diligence with cross-functional stakeholders, including third-party advisors.
• Analyze financial statements and market trends, and evaluate prospective companies to identify risks and opportunities.
• Use diligence findings to validate or adjust valuation assumptions supporting the deal case.
• Prepare comprehensive diligence reports for senior management.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support negotiation strategies and favorable deal terms.
• Assist in managing deal flow and facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
• Coordinate assessment of multiple opportunities and conduct due diligence activities simultaneously.
• Develop and oversee project timelines, define and track phases and milestones, and maintain issue registers to address project obstacles.

What This Job Offers

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