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Director, Corporate Development

Franklin Electric
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for growth and innovation? As Corporate Development Director, you'll lead mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments to fuel our growth. Using financial modeling and strategic planning, you'll guide key business decisions.

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing :

  • Strategic Partnerships & Investments - Identify growth opportunities, assess acquisitions, and define investment priorities.
  • Partner Engagement - Build industry relationships, attend trade shows, and represent the company in strategic discussions.
  • Financial Analysis - Conduct valuations, forecasting, and due diligence using market and competitive insights.
  • M&A Management - Oversee deal execution, due diligence, and integration planning with corporate development tools.
  • Market Insights - Analyze trends, industry positioning, and customer dynamics to uncover opportunities.
  • Growth Strategy - Drive mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to expand across products and geographies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Work with executives, investors, and advisors to align corporate strategy.
  • Post-Acquisition Integration - Ensure smooth transitions and synergy realization post-deal.
  • Investor Relations - Support earnings materials, investor presentations, and market analysis.
  • Capital Allocation - Evaluate investment opportunities, debt strategies, and capital markets transactions.

Who we want :

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

  • Manages Complexity : Analyzes complex and ambiguous information effectively to solve problems.
  • Collaborates : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
  • Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable for meeting commitments.
  • Business Insight : Applies business knowledge to advance organizational goals.
  • Financial Acumen : Interprets and applies financial indicators to make informed decisions.
  • Nimble Learning : Adapts to fast-paced, ambiguous environments and applies insights to solve challenges.
  • Courage : Addresses difficult issues and shares ideas openly.
  • Optimizes Work Processes : Continuously improves processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Resourcefulness : Secures and deploys resources effectively to accomplish objectives.
  • What you need :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. MBA preferred.
  • 6-10 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, venture capital, or private equity, with demonstrated expertise in M&A, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Power BI, SQL, and Excel macros.
  • Strong corporate finance knowledge and extensive financial analysis and modeling capabilities.
  • Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

    Company Values & Benefits

    FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as :

  • Hybrid remote work arrangements
  • Generous paid time off & holidays
  • Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
  • On site café & complimentary beverage stations
  • Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
  • 401(k) with matching & service contributions
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Fertility & adoption support
  • Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance
  • Health & wellness programs
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