Post Merger Integration Lead (M&A) - Commercial Focus (d/f/m)

What you´ll do

• Establish the overall commercial (go-to-market) integration strategy and detailed integration plan together with the integration business sponsor
• Operationalize, drive and realize identified deal synergies
• Define key value drivers & KPIs, integration priorities, and operational initiatives to achieve value & track success of initiatives against targets
• Work with the business team, functional integration leaders and acquired company to break down barriers and identify risks/ mitigation plans to deliver on the deal thesis and critical business results
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to executive leadership
• Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions to continuously improve integration M&A playbook
• Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as required

What makes you a good fit

• University degree in business, STEM or related fields
• 8+ years of M&A integration, consulting, or operational experience, with at least 5 years of direct M&A integration experience focused on commercial customer-facing integration activities
• Proven track record in undertaking commercial integrations across multiple acquisitions and hands on experience in designing and implementing initiatives to realize value
• Expertise in M&A, change management, and operational integration best practices, tools, and methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills necessary for driving complex, global initiatives
• Fluent English language skills
• Willingness to travel (as needed) to support deal activities and integration

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: req87860

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

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