M&A & Strategy Manager - Industrial & Energy Transition Platform

The PlatformWe are advising a Northern European industrial group operating at the nexus of advanced materials, electrification, sustainable process industries and circular value chains.The business generates multi-billion revenues globally and controls strategically significant industrial assets across Europe, North America and selected growth markets.The Board has mandated a multi-year transformation agenda centred on:Disciplined capital allocationPortfolio optimisation and active ownershipTargeted inorganic expansionIndustrial technology integrationDecarbonisation-led competitivenessCorporate Development sits at the core of this agenda.The team acts as the internal capital allocator and strategic engine of the group.Core Responsibilities1. Transaction LeadershipYou will drive transactions from thesis formation to post-closing value tracking.Scope includes:Development of investment theses across industrial adjacenciesAdvanced financial modelling (integrated three-statement models, DCF, scenario modelling, LBO logic where relevant)Strategic valuation under capital-intensive constraintsCommercial assessment across global value chainsCoordination of internal diligence workstreamsManagement of external advisors (legal, financial, technical, environmental)Preparation of Investment Committee and Board memorandaParticipation in SPA negotiation and structuring discussionsIntegration blueprint design and synergy tracking frameworksThe role requires the ability to move fluidly between modelling depth and executive-level synthesis.2. Strategic Portfolio ArchitectureBeyond transactions, the seat carries responsibility for portfolio logic.This includes:Mapping industrial ecosystems across advanced materials and energy infrastructureEvaluating vertical integration versus partnership modelsAssessing carve-outs, JVs and minority structuresScenario modelling under commodity, regulatory and decarbonisation pathwaysLong-term capital allocation optimisationROIC and capital efficiency analytics across business units3. Industrial Transformation & Value CreationThe platform is repositioning itself along energy transition themes.You will:Identify inorganic growth vectors in process innovation and sustainable materialsEvaluate technology-driven acquisitions and minority investmentsAnalyse decarbonisation-driven cost curvesMonitor global industry shifts across electrification and industrial circularityBuild data-backed insights for the executive leadership teamThis role blends corporate strategy with private equity discipline.Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a high-calibre professional with 3–6 years of experience in one of the following environments:Investment Banking (M&A or sector coverage)Strategy Consulting (corporate or industrial focus)Transaction Services / ValuationsCorporate Development within capital-intensive industriesExperience in industrials, chemicals, energy, infrastructure, advanced materials or process industries is advantageous.Core capabilities:Strong financial modelling depthAbility to structure ambiguity into decision frameworksComfort operating in capital-intensive environmentsExecutive-level communication skillsCommercial judgement grounded in numbersPrivate Equity exposure or transaction-heavy execution experience is viewed positively.The ideal profile combines technical depth with strategic breadth.What Makes This Seat DistinctThis is not a modelling-only role.It is a capital deployment platform.Differentiators:Full transaction ownership from thesis to integrationDirect exposure to multi-billion capital allocation decisionsBoard-level interaction and visibilityGlobal asset exposureStrategic influence on portfolio directionLong-term oriented governance structureThis is a rare combination of:Industrial operating depthPrivate Equity logicStrategic architectureWithin a stable, institutional environment.