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West Monroe

Senior Manager, M&A Transaction Advisory (Consumer & Industrial products) (Chica

West Monroe, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Are you ready to make an impact?

Our Mergers and Acquisitions Practice (M&A) is seeking a Senior Manager to join our growing team. In this dynamic role, you will work with our national M&A practice servicing both corporate and private equity clients, which includes leading functional and technology assessments during the due diligence phase and planning as part of the carve-out or merger integration transactions. Our M&A team includes a variety of seasoned, expert, and award-winning professionals.

You will be an integral part of our team, helping shape our office culture and participate in the entrepreneurial process of growing a team with triple digit growth (strategy formulation, recruiting, team building, practice development, etc.).

Senior Managers in our Mergers & Acquisitions practice have these primary responsibilities:

Lead teams serving clients across the consumer & industrial products industry, with specific capabilities in mergers & acquisitions, technology, and manufacturing, while demonstrating executive presence with C-level client counterparts.

Support Private Equity funds in buy side diligence, sell side diligence, mergers, carve-outs, and value creation & planning projects.

Assess functional and technology investment strategies and compare respective operating models and organizational structures against leading practices and industry benchmarks.

Lead engagements teams on transaction advisory, guiding the team to prepare focused request lists and agenda, facilitating client reviews, and providing leadership over deliverables.

Lead post-close value creation projects for PE clients and lead program management offices (PMOs) that can deliver digital transformation for portfolio companies.

Manage project economics including: track project budgets, create and deliver invoices, and manage collection process.

Identify core findings and trends in data for project teams to quantifiably support recommendations across technology and operations.

Support storyline development for project teams – drawing together data analysis, visualizations, recommendations, and financial impacts into a cohesive deliverable.

Drive the development/enhancement of WMP’s M&A methodologies (diligence, planning, carve-out, etc.) and approaches to client delivery within the C&IP M&A team.

Support development of industry perspective pieces, in both written articles and research (primary and secondary) for the C&IP industry, specifically within manufacturing.

Coach and manage other consultants and actively participate in the performance review process.

Understand client strategy and investment priorities and turn those goals into concrete engagements and detailed proposals.

Initiate and lead business development meetings with prospective clients.

Create work plans, pricing estimates, and risk assessments for prospects.

Understand investment needs and requirements and help turn those goals into concrete engagements and detailed proposals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Strong project management methodology background, including schedule, scope, issue and risk management experience, change management, strategic planning and analysis.

Prior M&A (deal and carve-out/merger) experience preferred, but not required.

High proficiency with Excel required.

Prior experience working with large and complex datasets preferred.

Prior experience working in industry specifically manufacturing & distribution, experience preferred but not required.

Experience managing or analyzing P&L statements, and financial modeling skills to build and manage complex synergy and cash flow models related to M&A transactions a plus, but not required.

Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Ability to travel up to 50%.

A commitment to inclusion and diversity, and openness to new ideas and perspectives.

Salary Information:

Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.:

$210,900—$234,500 USD

Los Angeles:

$221,000—$245,600 USD

New York City or San Francisco:

$226,200—$256,800 USD

A location not listed above:

$221,000—$245,600 USD

West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and it’s something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.

At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients’ most complex challenges. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done.

Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities.

West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit www.westmonroe.com/inclusion.

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