Strategy and M&A Specialist
ABB · Baden, Brittany, France
- On site
- Full-time
- CHF 130,000 / year
- Baden, Brittany, France
Job highlights
- Drive profitable growth through strategic analysis and initiatives.
- Manage M&A pipeline, due diligence, and partnership development.
- Translate strategic plans into actionable tasks for global teams.
- Optimize processes, reporting, and change management plans.
- Collaborate with global business lines and stakeholders.
About the role
About ABB
W firmie ABB pomagamy przedsiębiorstwom działać sprawniej i czyściej – i każdy człowiek w naszej firmie się do tego przyczynia. Będziesz mieć możliwość przewodzenia, otrzymasz wsparcie w rozwoju i poczujesz dumę z wpływu, jaki wspólnie wywieramy. Dołącz do nas i pomóż zarządzać tym, co napędza świat. Stanowisko To Podlega: Head Strategy & Business Development.Role Overview
In this role, you will have the opportunity to perform high quality analysis to support business development and strategy definition. Each day, you will cover potential growth opportunities, financial modeling, and competitive analysis. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing high impact reports and presentations for the steering committee/division/corporate review. The work model for the role is: hybrid. This role is contributing to the Process Industries Division in Automation Business Area. Main stakeholders are countries, business lines and functions.Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with Process Industries’ three business lines at a global level to align and prioritize their strategic initiatives considering the overall strategic goals of the division, translating their strategic plans into actionable tasks, ensuring that these tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. These initiatives will relate to our division’s strategic focus areas including digital, sustainability, automation, service, among others.
- Support division and cross division strategic analysis and initiatives to secure continuous and profitable growth for ABB.
- Secure execution and implementation: defining priorities & targets, monitoring progress & risks, establishing metrics to measure success, and developing change management plans.
- Optimize processes and reporting: ensuring projects follow sound methodology and execution practices, synthesizing facts into clear analysis, and preparing comprehensive reports for management.
- Collaborate with business line leaders and teams in development of M&A and partnership pipeline, company profiles of potential targets, and deal thesis for acquisitions, JVs, divestments and partnerships.
- Play an active role on commercial due diligence processes, including preparation of presentation materials for internal stakeholders, from initial assessment to due diligence, negotiations, pre-closing, integration preparations, covering various transaction types such as acquisitions, divestments, and JVs.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this role, you bring a strong foundation in business strategy, with at least five years of experience shaping and delivering strategic initiatives. You are experienced in driving organizational change and transformation, and you thrive in dynamic, evolving environments. You ideally have exposure to industries such as mining, pulp & paper, metals, cement, recycling, or similar sectors, and/or experience in automation, services, or digital solutions. You are highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, and you may also have experience with Power Apps. You combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into clear, strategic recommendations. You communicate effectively and build strong relationships, working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.This role offers flexibility in terms of location. We welcome applications from candidates based in Switzerland; however, please note that relocation support is not provided. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you - please apply and join us in shaping impactful strategic outcomes.
Aby zbudować czystszą, mądrzejszą przyszłość, potrzebne są różne umysły: ciekawe, odważne i kreatywne. Dlatego witamy ludzi z każdego środowiska i o różnych doświadczeniach.
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Key skills/competency
- Strategy
- M&A
- Business Development
- Financial Modeling
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategic Initiatives
- Change Management
- Due Diligence
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Skills & topics
- Strategy
- M&A
- Business Development
- Financial Modeling
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategic Initiatives
- Change Management
- Due Diligence
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Power BI
- ABB
- Process Industries
- Automation
- Switzerland
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of strategy and M&A experience, industry exposure (mining, automation), and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- Showcase analytical skills: Emphasize your ability to perform high-quality analysis, financial modeling, and competitive analysis in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of driving organizational change, managing projects, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic initiatives, M&A deal thesis, and your approach to due diligence processes.
- Network effectively: Connect with current ABB employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and role expectations.
Technical preparation
Master Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.,Develop Power BI dashboards for strategic reporting.,Practice creating high-impact presentations in PowerPoint.,Familiarize with M&A due diligence processes.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex strategic challenge you solved.,How do you prioritize competing strategic initiatives?,Share an example of driving organizational change.,How do you build relationships with diverse stakeholders?
Frequently asked questions
- What industries does ABB's Process Industries Division typically work with for Strategy and M&A Specialist roles?
- ABB's Process Industries Division, where this Strategy and M&A Specialist role is based, often engages with sectors such as mining, pulp & paper, metals, cement, and recycling. Experience in these areas, or in automation, services, or digital solutions, is highly valued.
- What is the work arrangement for the Strategy and M&A Specialist position at ABB?
- The Strategy and M&A Specialist role at ABB operates on a hybrid work model, offering a blend of in-office and remote work flexibility.
- What software proficiency is required for the Strategy and M&A Specialist role?
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI is required for this role. Experience with Power Apps is also considered a plus.
- What are the main responsibilities of an ABB Strategy and M&A Specialist?
- Key responsibilities include supporting strategic analysis, driving profitable growth, managing M&A pipelines and due diligence, developing partnership strategies, and optimizing processes and reporting for global business lines.
- Does ABB provide relocation support for the Strategy and M&A Specialist role in Switzerland?
- No, ABB does not provide relocation support for candidates applying for this Strategy and M&A Specialist role. Applicants should be based in Switzerland or willing to relocate at their own expense.
- How many years of experience are typically needed for the Strategy and M&A Specialist role at ABB?
- The role requires at least five years of experience in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives, with a strong foundation in business strategy.
- What is the typical reporting structure for a Strategy and M&A Specialist at ABB?
- This Strategy and M&A Specialist role reports to the Head of Strategy & Business Development within the Process Industries Division of ABB's Automation Business Area.
- What makes ABB an attractive company to pursue a Strategy and M&A Specialist career?
- ABB offers the opportunity to lead, support development, and be proud of the collective impact made in helping businesses operate more efficiently and cleanly, managing what powers the world.