Strategy & Development Manager

About CRH

We are CRH, committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity 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 approximately 78,500 people at around 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH holds 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.

Our products are everywhere you live, work, and relax, even without you noticing them. Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world, such as the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through our website.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced M&A Manager to join our Strategy & Development team and play a pivotal role in driving CRH's strategic growth agenda in our Western-European division. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-impact transactions across our geography, partnering with business leaders to identify, evaluate, and execute acquisitions and divestments that create long-term shareholder value.

As Strategy & Development Manager, you will be at the forefront of CRH's capital allocation strategy, working on deals ranging from bolt-on acquisitions to transformational transactions across our building materials, infrastructure, and construction solutions businesses.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Leading roles in end-to-end M&A processes, including target identification, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and deal structuring.
• Support local resources on deals’ execution.
• Support divisional S&D leadership in identifying and originating strategic acquisition opportunities aligned with CRH's growth priorities.
• Develop comprehensive financial models.
• Prepare Board-level presentations and investment committee materials to support transaction decision-making.
• Support portfolio optimisation initiatives, including divestment and restructuring activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including legal, tax, finance, operations, and integration specialists.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, investment banks, and legal counsel.

Key Characteristics

For this Strategy & Development Manager role, you should have:

• 5-7 years’ experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity.
• A Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or professional qualification (ACA, CFA, or equivalent) will be considered a plus.
• A proven track record of successfully executing transactions from origination through closing in Europe.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex organisational structures.
• Recognised as a strong individual with excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to develop enduring relationships and work effectively in a team with multiple stakeholders (MDs, Senior Leaders, S&D Group, local S&D teams).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel within Europe as required.

Key Functional Competencies

• You are highly analytical with strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• You possess strong analytical, business, and financial acumen with an appreciation of the implications of decisions and their impact.
• You are agile and flexible, resilient with the ability to manage multiple competing demands.
• You are very proficient in Excel - building and working with complex formulas.
• You are proficient in PowerPoint - building clear and pragmatic slides, dashboards, and visuals for management.
• Any knowledge of regulatory and competition law considerations in M&A is considered a plus.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal. Other languages may be appreciated.

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.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization.

Key skills/competency

• M&A
• Corporate Development
• Financial Modeling
• Due Diligence
• Deal Structuring
• Valuation
• Portfolio Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Excel Proficiency
• PowerPoint Presentation