M&A Deputy Executive
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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
The Deputy Executives in the team play a key support role for evaluating and executing multi-billion dollar M&A transactions that are high profile and strategically important for Vodafone Group.
The team has played an integral part in reshaping the Vodafone Group, It has executed >US$250bn of M&A transactions that has transformed the Group’s: (i) geographical reach (e.g. sale of Verizon Wireless, sale of Vodafone New Zealand, sale of Spain, sale of Italy), (ii) market position through consolidation (e.g. merger with Idea in India, merger with 3 in the UK), (iii) convergence strategy and position (e.g. acquisitions of CWW, TelstraClear, KDG, Ono, HOL, Cyta Vodafone, Ziggo, Unitymedia and UPC assets in CEE), (iv) infrastructure (e.g. merger with Inwit towers in Italy, commercialisation of CTIL towers in the UK, creation of Vantage towers, creation of OXG for fibre in Germany) and (iv) enhanced its capabilities.
A Deputy Executive is responsible for managing large internal project teams comprising SLT members from Operating companies and Group functions (e.g. legal, tax, treasury), co-ordinating external advisory teams (investment banks, law firms, accounting and tax) as well as enhancing the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of M&A activity, by building and maintaining decision support tools and producing business cases, valuation and financial effects information on potential transactions. They support other members of the M&A team in the preparation and delivery of presentations and materials for transaction related decisions to be taken by the Group CEO, Group CFO and Group Plc Board and supporting negotiating transactions with counterparties.
M&A project work on all aspects of evaluating transactions including negotiation, valuation, due diligence matters, internal approvals and interaction with Legal, Regulatory, Tax, Treasury and Planning departments within Vodafone. Produce analysis to enable informed decision-making on merits, risks and implications of an acquisition or disposal by senior management and the Board. Prepare and review Due Diligence datarooms and reports
• Produce analysis on a transaction that incorporates views and advice from internal and external team members to enable informed decision-making on merits, risks and implications of the transaction, including documents to support the internal approval process with senior management and the Board
• Support negotiations of confidentiality agreements, sale and purchase agreements and other transaction related documents (such as transitional services agreements) with the assistance from the internal working group and external advisors
• Manage and co-ordinate large internal and external teams that support M&A projects to ensure there is clear structure in place to support efficient processes and enable strong, clear communication with key stakeholders
• Build and operate tools such as detailed valuation and financial effects models for potential acquisitions and disposals. Responsible for the quantitative aspects of an M&A opportunity, including the business plan of the target business, the valuation, potential synergies or assessing the financial effects on Vodafone Group
• Maintain up-to-date valuation scenario analysis on specific M&A targets. Build and maintain a knowledge management system and processes, in order to maintain up-to-date valuation scenario analysis, including tracking other transactions in the sector or valuation multiples of other companies in the sector
• Liaise with advisers and counterparties to produce transaction related materials
Who you are
• Degree qualified (Economics, Finance or Business useful) plus accounting background and / or MBA useful
• 7+ years Investment Banking, Private Equity or Corporate Finance/Strategy/M&A background with experience of executing large, complex M&A
• Significant practical experience of developing detailed business/financial models in excel and valuing companies
• Experience in project management, including relevant experience of managing teams comprising Group teams, operating company management and external advisers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, experienced and capable of effectively presenting and challenging senior OpCo management personnel
• Strong relationship building skills and management skills
• Knowledge of current telecoms issues and transactions
• Strong analytical, numeric mind
• Ability to deal with diverse cultures and working effectively in a matrix environment
• Extensive experience, preferably in finance in the telecom industry or investment banking
• Experience of supporting SPA and other transaction documentation negotiations
• Public M&A, IPOs, debt and equity capital markets experience
• Experience of evaluating, negotiating and executing international M&A
• Experience of deal integration planning or post deal integration execution
• Chartered accountant qualification or equivalent
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
- Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630
per month. - Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year - Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
- Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
- Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
- Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.