Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst is detailed orientated with experience in buy and sell side of M&A transactions to contribute to a growing organization. This position will identify, research, analyze, make recommendations and participate in negotiations in potential mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures on the organization's profitability. Conduct appropriate due to diligence to ensure the reliability of information provided by potential acquisition targets. The M&A Analyst work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

If you would like to join our talent community and be considered for future opportunities, we encourage you to apply for our Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Assist in due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions between internal decision makers and other internal resources, management, and other key personnel of the company being acquired, and third-party resources, including, but not limited to outside counsel, accounting firms, and brokers for both parties.
• Effectively communicate with target practice personnel to gather data, understand operations and discuss financial trends, while being a positive representative of the Company.
• Perform detailed analysis with guidance and oversight, including but not limited to review and summarization of financial statements along with forecasting, key operational analysis, and assessment of opportunities for synergies and uplift
• Assist in creating presentations for executive leadership on potential opportunities, which includes but not limited to investment highlights and risks, financial analysis, potential pro forma adjustments, and synergies, operational overview and overlap with the Company, and valuation scenarios.
• Assist in creating offer presentations for potential targets which includes but is not limited to overview of the Company, financial view of target, potential synergies, and valuation.
• Be a point of contact for internal and external diligence related questions and concerns
• Establish and coordinate regularly scheduled internal diligence meetings with key personnel to discuss acquisitions currently in the pipeline
• Assist in the distribution of internal due diligence requests list to targets and relevant external resources working on the Company's behalf; as follow-up, provide targets with any additional requests from the Company's external resources
• Establish and coordinate regularly scheduled meetings with targets to ensure requested diligence materials are received in a timely manner.
• Coordinate most diligence workstreams including but limited to legal, financial/accounting, tax, health benefits/401K, insurance, compliance chart audits, and IT.
• Assistant in handling any other administrative related duties as necessary, including but not limited to scanning and copying documents, preparing meeting and conference call agendas, taking minutes for various meetings, mailing and emailing various documents, etc.
• Track received and pending internal and external requested materials to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Provide status updates to key internal personnel throughout the diligence process.
• Work with various internal functional areas, specially with Operations, to ensure smooth transitions post-closing of acquisitions
• Read and abide by the company's code of conduct, ethics statement, employee handbook(s), policies and procedures and other corporate mandates, including participation in mandatory training programs
• Report any real of suspected violation of corporate compliance program, company policies of the company.
• Obtain clarification of policy whenever necessary and may use the resources available through the Compliance, Human Resources or Legal Department to do so.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial value drivers.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Results oriented self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet and/or exceed deadlines
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in distilling complexity for diverse audiences and the ability to communicate on all levels; ability to prepare clear presentations for executive leadership.
• Strong collaborator and influencer across operations, finance, and leadership.

• Proven knowledge of cash flow analysis, capital management, and budgeting processes.
• Experience building and evaluating financial models.
• Proficiency in financial tools such as CRM systems.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with full attention to detail.
• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to influence others to get results.
• Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excellent attendance and complete customer focus.
• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency; SAP knowledge is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ability to work in both office and industrial environments, including exposure to noise, heat, and dust.
• Capable of climbing stairs, ladders, and accessing elevated or confined areas.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed and/or directed by leadership

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Business Administration

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least 3-6 years of strategic financial data and analytics in manufacturing, consulting at top group, private equity, or investment banking. Knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, or private equity investment life cycle on buyer and seller side.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

• Five (5) years of proven strategic financial data and analytics in manufacturing, consulting, private equity, or investment banking. Proven Knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, or private equity investment life cycle on buyer and seller side.

Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.

Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone with respect at all times. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.