Corporate Development Manager (M&A Strategy).

Title: Corporate Development Manager (M&A & Strategy) Location: Mullingar Reports to: CEO & CFO Package: €100,000 – €140,000 + €20k Bonus + Executive Pension This is a high-impact, newly created role within a global manufacturing powerhouse. As Corporate Development Manager, you will act as a core architect of the Group’s growth strategy, operating at the intersection of Strategic M&A and Commercial Finance. Reporting directly to the CEO and CFO, you will hold a seat at the senior leadership table, serving as a key advisor on multi-million euro investments and the long-term evolution of our global footprint.

1. Strategic M&A & Deal Execution

• Lead the Pipeline: Own the end-to-end process for all Group investment and development projects, both internal (CAPEX) and external (M&A).
• Due Diligence & Valuation: Drive financial evaluation, scenario modeling, and transactional due diligence to ensure every deal creates long-term value.
• Physical Intelligence: Conduct site visits at global manufacturing facilities to assess operational viability and liaise with third-party advisors.

1. Finance Business Partnership

• Advisor to the C-Suite: Act as a Senior Finance Business Partner to the CEO and CFO, translating complex data into actionable board-level strategy.
• Performance Bridging: Review multi-year performance bridges, quantifying the impact of macro trends and competitor shifts on our bottom line.
• Capital Allocation: Develop and manage a world-class framework for assessing internal development projects, ensuring optimal return on investment (ROI).

1. Integration & Strategy

• Acquisition Integration: Work cross-functionally to ensure new acquisitions are seamlessly integrated into the Group.
• Board-Level Influence: Spearhead the preparation of the Group Strategy Document for the Board of Directors.

Remuneration & Benefits Current salary between €100,000 to 140,000, Bonus of €20,000 and Pension. The Candidate

• Background: Trained within Transaction Services (TS) or Corporate Finance in a Big 4 or Top 10 or Boutique corporate finance house. My client will look at managers up director level.
• Academic Excellence: A strong academic track record and a sharp commercial "lens."
• Drive: The ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

How to Apply For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Robert Kennedy directly at [email protected].