Manager Business Development

Job Posting Title

Manager - Business Development

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Manager - Business Development to join our team in Detroit MI.

The Manager Corporate Business Development (M&A) is responsible for financial and strategic analyses developing business cases coordinating due diligence activities supporting transaction execution and assisting with post-merger integration planning for mergers acquisitions divestitures joint ventures strategic partnerships and other corporate development activities. This role works closely with business units finance legal operations and external advisors to support the companys growth strategy and portfolio optimization objectives.

Job Description:

Strategy & Opportunity Assessment

• Develops strategic business cases and investment theses to support corporate development initiatives in partnership with business unit leaders.

• Conducts market research competitive analysis and target screening to identify and prioritize acquisition divestiture and partnership opportunities.

• Builds and presents financial models valuation analyses (DCF comparable companies precedent transactions) synergy assessments and investment return analyses to support transaction decisions.

• Collaborates closely with external advisors investment bankers consultants legal counsel accounting firms and tax advisors.

• Leads and coordinates commercial operational financial tax and HR due diligence workstreams across internal teams and external advisors.

• Manages due diligence data rooms and timelines ensuring timely identification of risks issues and value drivers.

• Develops post-merger integration plans in partnership with business unit and functional leaders.

• Tracks integration milestones monitor synergy capture initiatives and report progress against value creation targets.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree in Fiinance Accounting Economics Engineering Business Administration or a related field. MBA CPA CFA or equivalent advanced qualification preferred.

• 5 years of relevant experience in Corporate Development M&A Investment Banking Private Equity Transaction Advisory or Corporate Finance.

• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

• Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Ability to work effectively in a global cross-cultural environment.

• Experience in automotive industrial manufacturing or related sectors preferred.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

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