E.ON's business in the UK has been through a successful turnaround and navigated an energy crisis, and is now pivoting to growth. Having a clear, logical strategy against which we deliver is key.

Strategic Acquisitions Manager

Here's what you'll be doing

You will lead on existing acquisition/investment projects, managing them through the strategy, target list, approach, Due Diligence and execute plans to operational hand-over.

You will be expected to support the development of the overarching strategy for the pillar and understand how we use the Make, Partner or Buy model for growth.

Other key responsibilities

• Develop the strategy roadmap for EIS pillar alongside the wider strategy team

• Act as a conduit to translate problem statements & capability gaps / opportunities from the pillar to feed back into the strategy development

• Lead the strategy associated with each investment project & gain support internally across a range of senior stakeholders

• Lead target selection work

• Maintain an accurate issues & risk log interface with key external stakeholders

• Own and deliver the project plans for M&A work

• Secure and manage budget for M&A projects

• Support the Head of M&A with the deal negotiations & deal structure decisions

• Lead the integration planning through a robust 100-day plan

• Responsible for the audit trails of all M&A activity

• Create sign off packs & papers for UK Board and Group

• Provide support and counsel, enabling decisions with multi £m resource implications (CAPEX / OPEX).

What we need from you

• Previous experience in project & budget management.

• Previous experience working within M&A.

• Commercial acumen- ability to understand and evaluate basic financial modelling e.g. NPV, (net present value) payback, IRR (internal rate of return) and financial business cases.

• Successful track record of leading cross functional teams.

• Ability and experience of working closely and collaboratively with senior stakeholders across the business and external partners.

• Strong presentation skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to think strategically, work on own initiative, under pressure and meet deadlines - effectively managing the demands of a highly pressurised environment.

• Strong level of understanding of the current Solutions markets, current competitor propositions and have a broad overview of new emerging technologies across the EIS Pillar.

It would be a bonus if you have

• Ability to think creatively and find solutions to problems.

• Ability to take on new challenges.

Here's what you need to know

Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus, and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!

As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 15th) we've proven that we're committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We've exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.

At a glance

Reference no.: 230690 Closing date: 30/09/2024 Salary: £58,693 - £71,634 plus excellent company benefits

Get in touch

If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter, Lis at lis.wood@eon-uk.com. Please note, CV's emailed directly will not be considered.

About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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