Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions

Introduction to Group M&A team Centrica’s Group M&A team leads the origination and execution of M&A activity of Centrica plc, ranging from recent strategic transactions like the sale of Direct Energy in 2021 and Spirit Energy Norway in 2022. to bolt-on transactions like the acquisition of Nabuh Energy. Centrica has an active M&A agenda, and is now seeking value adding inorganic growth in its core markets as well as acquisitions to help deliver its strategy and growth ambitions. The Group M&A team maintains regular dialogue with a broad range of market participants to gather intelligence and identify potential business development opportunities. It is a highly regarded team within Centrica and is often a sounding board for Executive Management and Business Units evaluating strategic options. Location - Windsor with flexible home working We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows; Competitive salary and bonus potential Car Allowance Employee Energy Allowance Competitive Pension Scheme Healthcare Plan 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance M&A Manager Job Spec Working with senior team members, Business Units and Group Strategy to identify and analyze potential M&A opportunities to help build pipeline Evaluation and execution of M&A transactions undertaken by Centrica plc including buy-side transactions, sell-side transactions, joint ventures and partnerships Day to day project management of complex M&A/corporate finance transactions including leading junior colleagues and interacting across Business Units, Corporate Centre functions and external advisers and counterparties Building from first principles complex financial models for valuing assets and financial impact analysis Undertaking complex financial analysis including valuation (DCF; comparable companies; comparable transactions etc.), cash flow analysis, credit analysis and other similar analyses Contributing to creative solutions for M&A and corporate finance transactions undertaken by Centrica plc Preparing internal presentations and memos for senior team members, senior executives of Business Units and/or Centrica Group executives relating to transactions under consideration The Person Successful applicants should have experience in some of the following: Completed or working towards a finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or equivalent Experience of M&A/business development/corporate finance transactions, including both valuation and project execution elements A strong grasp of corporate finance theory and practice Experience in dealing with Senior Executives directly or their key team members (e.g. operational, commercial, financial, legal) in relation to M&A/corporate finance transactions and in a highly confidential environment Ability to build from first principles complex financial models for valuing assets and financial impact analysis A high intellectual capability with an ability to assess large volumes of complex information in order to develop concise, commercially based arguments to convince senior executives and colleagues in relation to M&A/corporate finance transactions Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Strong organisational skills, a proven ability to multi-task and excellent team working skills The ability to operate independently, identify goals, define outcomes and drive delivery in a fast-paced and quickly evolving working environment A willingness to learn about energy & utility markets and capital markets At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team – a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it! PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button. Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button. This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required. As an international energy, services and solutions company, our focus is on satisfying the changing needs and demands of our customers in an evolving energy market. We have a wide range of roles across the business - if you’re passionate about driving change, making our customer's lives and experiences better, then we may have a role for you. Our Values are our core, we live and breathe them every day – they are the Heart of Centrica We developed our Values through conversations with our colleagues across the Centrica family - Care, Delivery, Collaboration, Agility and Courage is what it means to be Centrica. By living our values every day, we will be better able to fulfil our purpose and satisfy the changing needs of our customers. Every great brand stands for something here at Centrica, we exist to make our customers lives better today as well as build a better tomorrow. To achieve this, we ensure we are ready to be at our best, ready to shape the future, and ready to be ourselves and belong. Our people are who they are and the best person for the job is that person. Our diversity groups are great at helping us increase awareness and understanding of how to continue to develop an inclusive environment for all, as well as connecting those with common interests, common passions and a sense of belonging. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so, to allow them to strive in their careers by bringing their whole self to work. We want our people to reflect the societies in which we work and the customers we serve. Employing such a diverse range of talent helps us to think and act differently and support our customers in the best ways possible. Key focus areas - gender, ethnicity, disability and mental health, LGBT . Through a range of initiatives and strategies we work hard to ensure Centrica group is inclusive for everyone.