Manager of Mergers, Acquisitions & Integrations

Shoptikal, LLC•Deerfield, IL

1d•$94,000 - $141,000•Onsite

About The Position

Fielmann USA is seeking a full-time Manager of Mergers, Acquisitions, & Integrations to join our team! This role serves as the central deal owner for acquisitions of optical practices, from initial opportunity and seller engagement through diligence, approval, closing, and transition to Operations. The role develops and maintains trusted relationships with doctor-owners and other sellers, leads negotiations, and coordinates internal workstreams to ensure each transaction supports Fielmann USA’s growth strategy and meets financial, operational, real estate, and integration objectives. The Manager will own the transaction process and its forward momentum, partnering with Finance, Legal, Real Estate, Operations, HR, IT, Doctor Relations, and Marketing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance or equivalent work experience
3+ years of project management experience
Strong background in investment banking, consulting or private equity
Strong business acumen with direct leadership and/or influencing experience
Able to quickly and autonomously analyze financial data and translate into actionable insights for informed decision-making
Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex and time sensitive decisions
Able to work cross-functionally with excellent attention to detail
Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed corporate environment
Solid organizational, planning, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Able to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)

Nice To Haves

M&A/consulting experience preferred
Experience with retail healthcare/healthcare services a plus
Commercial Real Estate experience a plus

Responsibilities

Negotiate transactions terms, include Letter of Interest (LOI) and all transaction-related documents in partnership with owners
Support the identification, screening, and evaluation of M&A opportunities.
Administer and oversee the proposal, negotiation, and purchase process for new business opportunities
Develop and maintain detailed due diligence and integration plans, including milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and costs required to achieve objectives
Coordinate cross-functional diligence activities and ensure key findings, open items, risks, and mitigation actions are clearly documented and tracked
Present regular due diligence updates to senior leadership, highlighting critical issues, decisions required, and recommended mitigation strategies
Partner with senior leadership and key stakeholders to develop integration strategies aligned with Fielmann USA’s operating model and to drive timely, objective decision-making
Coordinate and drive accurate financial analysis of acquisition prospects and support evaluations with the senior leadership team
Collaborate with the Store Development team to establish appropriate site-selection criteria and evaluate location-related considerations
Conduct and maintain market research reflecting business, competitive, and optical-industry trends
Create executive-ready presentations, investment conclusions, and recommendations on M&A opportunities for leadership review and approval
Represent Fielmann USA in discussions with external partners, owners, and investors
Work closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to plan and execute on due diligence and integration projects successfully
Facilitate complex, time-sensitive decisions by clearly presenting facts, implications, alternatives, and recommended actions
Maintain knowledge of optical industry trends and competitive landscape