Seating M&A Director

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leaderWe pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.Your mission, roles and responsibilitiesThe main mission of the role is to drive the all the partnerships and M&A opportunities among Seating Business Group in cooperation with all Functions, Divisions and Product-Lines:Strategy and business development:Plan and execute strategy and acquisition / carve out projects worldwideIdentify and evaluate strategically relevant growth opportunities aligned with Forvia Strategic Plan and business opportunitiesPerform market sizing and benchmarking, competitive intelligence on product, footprint,… to fuel due diligence processesDeal management:Perform market screening in terms of deal sourcing and deal flowPrepare, lead and execute transaction processes from target identifications to deal closingManage and lead management reporting and presentation on the status and progresses of transactionsSupport and perform financial modelling and valuation activitiesLead, organize and structure cross functional teams to support deal executionWork hand by hand with legal department to develop and negotiate all contractual materialPartnership management:Identify partnership opportunities to support engineering or business initiativesLead, structure and manage the contract redaction and negotiation with the potential partners with the support of the different functions and stakeholders (legal, finance, engineering,…)Start Up management:Manage our portfolio of Start Ups by supporting, assisting and monitoring their activities to preserve and develop Forvia InterestsYour profile and competencies to succeedThe ideal candidate will have/be:Master's degree in engineering or business administrationMinimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment (ideally in the automotive industry)Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Transaction service and / or StrategyStrategic agility and solid business acumen,Strong ability to build-up Business models, to perform financial modelling & business casesStrong analytic skillsSolid marketing skills,Strong written and oral communications skillsMinimum bi-lingual (English required)What we can do for youAt Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies. We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development. We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count. We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world) We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans. Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy. Why join usFORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.Department:General Management