Vp, Mergers

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for all aspects of M&A-Transactions at HARMAN. This includes executing M&A and Capital Market transactions from pre-LOI review through closing.

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, but access and direction authority to project-related virtual teams with respect to the specific responsibilities of this role. You will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer with a dotted reporting line into the CFO.

What You Will Do
- Lead and manage all aspects of global M&A projects comprising managing deal structure, risk analysis, valuation, due diligence, and leading negotiations.
- Support financial analyses including valuation, pro forma merger scenarios, cash flow and liquidity analyses, returns analyses, through development of detailed financial and operating models.
- Collaborate closely with the Corporate Strategy Team and the Businesses to develop business cases and evaluate synergy potentials.
- Work and develop network with external advisors.
- Meet with senior management of prospective targets to build the relationships necessary to facilitate an acquisition.
- Build and lead cross-functional due diligence teams, including managing outside advisors and consultants.
- Work with HARMAN’s legal department to lead negotiations of all documents relating to transactions.
- Monitor financial performance of acquired companies relative to deal valuation models.

What You Need
- Master’s Degree in Finance or related discipline
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in corporate development M&A or prior lead execution experience in investment banking and/or private equity
- Experience leading execution of large deals > $500mn.
- Proven abilities with financial modeling and forecasting
- Solid understanding of capital markets
- Project leadership experience
- Proven ability to work with senior management, colleagues, and different stakeholders.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially in the context of a highly global role
- Highly motivated, able to take initiative and to multi-task.
- Highly motivated with ability to multi-task and work with mínimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

What is Nice to Have
- MBA or CFA
- Fully capable of developing and managing strategic business plans and development programs
- Fluent in German

What Makes You Eligible
- Be willing to travel up to 40%, domestic and international travel.
- Be willing to work in an office in Garching, Germany, or Novi MI, US

What We Offer
- Access to employee discounts on world-class HARMAN products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
- Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
- An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,disability or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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