M&A Transaction Manager - Amsterdam/Dublin

Country: Netherlands 
City: Amsterdam or Dublin 
Req ID: 499653

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

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Position Overview
CRH is looking for a M&A Transaction Manager. The role will report into the VP Development of the Central Development Team, which is the central function for development in Strategy & Development. The M&A Transaction Manager will be responsible for carrying out M&A activities and projects across Europe in conjunction with CRH Europe SVP & VPs, Platform/Cluster SVPs, and the broader S&D function as appropriate. The location of this role is flexible in Europe however it is a requirement for significant time to be spent in Dublin. 
Working in Strategy & Development involves being in a high performing, fast paced enjoyable environment that places a strong focus on professional development.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Focus on Mergers, Acquisitions and Disposals
• Lead small/medium sized deals and end-to-end mergers, acquisitions and disposals
• Support S&D cluster VP’s in identifying M&A targets and origination process
• Lead and execute on a number of key divestment projects
• Lead the M&A integration process including planning, integration, execution, business case delivery and post-acquisition review
• Be able to support the development of the Europe M&A team through the coaching and mentoring of the Analysts/Executives
• Monitor pipeline of work and resource allocation
• Process management and centralisation of key metrics and data relating to deal flow and pipeline, active deals, short, medium and long term targets, to enable reporting up to senior management as required

Key Functional Competencies 
You possess the following:

• Strong preference for prior experience working in Europe with significant exposure to acquisition and divestment processes 
• Team player with ability to contribute both individually and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative; comfortable working in a demanding fast- paced environment. Detail and process orientated is essential to this role.
• Third level degree in finance/business related subject
• Postgraduate qualifications in a related field
• Strong communication skills and comfortable liaising with senior management
• Knowledge of building materials industry a significant advantage
• Recognised as a strong leader with excellent collaboration capabilities and the ability to develop enduring relationships
• Deep business and industry knowledge, with an understanding of the value drivers of the business 
• Strong analytical, business, and financial acumen with an appreciation of the implications of decisions and their impact
• Agile and flexible, resilient with the ability to manage multiple competing demands
• Ability to travel as frequently as may be required

Experience / Education
You are/have:

• Third level degree, post graduate qualification or equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering, Science or Economics
• 5 years’ + experience working in a relevant role in M&A
• Good systems capabilities and/or interest in technology
• Very high proficiency in using Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience working in other countries/cultures is a bonus.

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

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We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.

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