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ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules

Dec 2

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Friedrichshafen

AI generated summary

  • You need a master's in economics/engineering, M&A experience, strong analytical skills, social competence, fluency in German and English, plus flexibility to travel.
  • You will develop strategic concepts for the Board, manage global mergers and acquisitions, prepare analyses and valuations, oversee project costs, and build partnerships with advisors.

Requirements

  • Above-average masters degree in economics or industrial engineering with very good business and, if possible, legal knowledge and technical understanding
  • Several years of professional experience in M&A as a transaction manager
  • Conceptual, analytical, structured, flexible and very independent way of thinking and working
  • High level of social competence, empathy and judgment, teamwork, communication and leadership skills
  • Assertiveness, ability to deal with criticism and conflict
  • Very good, business fluent written and spoken German and English, ideally other foreign languages
  • High degree of flexibility and willingness to travel frequently at home and abroad

Responsibilities

  • Development of strategic concepts, decision papers and presentations for the ZF Board of Management (BoM) and Division Management
  • Implementation of strategic objectives of the Group in close coordination with the Board of Management and the Heads of Divisions and Business Units
  • Management and coordination of complex global mergers, acquisitions, divestments and co-operations and related tasks, including due diligence, negotiation, contract arrangement, and integration- or carve-out-support, planning and execution
  • Preparation of business analyses, feasibility studies, budgeting, target operating models, simulations, LBO and company valuations
  • Project cost- / Investment management and controlling
  • Development and management of relationships with internal and external partners, and transaction advisory firms

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Director (m/f/d) Mergers & Acquisitions.

What location is this position based in?

This position is based in Friedrichshafen, BW, Germany, but can also be at any other ZF location in Germany.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have an above-average master's degree in economics or industrial engineering, along with very good business knowledge, and ideally legal knowledge and technical understanding.

How much professional experience is necessary for applicants?

Several years of professional experience in M&A as a transaction manager is required.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions?

Responsibilities include developing strategic concepts, managing global mergers and acquisitions, preparing business analyses and feasibility studies, and building relationships with internal and external partners.

Is proficiency in languages important for this position?

Yes, candidates should have very good, business fluent written and spoken German and English, and ideally other foreign languages.

What kind of soft skills are important for this role?

Candidates should possess strong social competence, teamwork, communication, leadership skills, assertiveness, and the ability to deal with criticism and conflict.

What kind of travel is expected in this position?

There is a high degree of flexibility and willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.

What benefits does ZF offer for this position?

Benefits include a company car, short- and long-term incentives, a ZF pension plan, medical check-ups, and accident insurance.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

You can contact Johannes van Reedt Dortland at +49 211 584 189 for more information.

What does ZF aim to achieve in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion?

ZF strives to build an inclusive culture where diversity is valued, actively seeks to remove barriers, and aims to allow all employees to reach their full potential.

What type of work environment does ZF provide?

ZF provides a dynamic environment where employees can shape the future of mobility and work collaboratively with a focus on inclusiveness and teamwork.

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ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules

A global partner for automotive players

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2024
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules is a 50-50 joint venture between ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group), founded in 2024. With its 25 locations and 3,500 employees worldwide, the actual company stems from a former ZF product line and therefore can draw on almost 30 years of experience in the field of axle system assembly in a Just in Time/Just in Sequence (JIT/JIS) environment. ZFFCN ensures a global tailor-made full-service approach for the automotive industry by committing to agile project management and close customer proximity. The joint venture provides industrialization, supply chain management, supplier development and highly integrated assembly operations on global level.