Corporate Finance Manager at Ampac Holdings, LLC summary:
The Corporate Finance Manager plays a critical role in executing complex financial transactions, including M&A activities, through financial modeling and due diligence support. This position requires a strong background in finance, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with C-suite management and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring experience in investment banking or private equity to lead market analyses and post-merger integration efforts, ensuring financial and operational performance targets are met.

The ideal candidate is a former financial analyst with 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate M&A, or related fields. This role will offer you the opportunity to work on complex financial transactions, providing critical support in project execution, deal execution, financial modeling, due diligence, and post-merger integration. Additionally prepare periodic key financials and KPI's to C-suite management, investors and lenders. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of finance and accounting, financial analysis skills, a passion for corporate strategy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Partner with the M&A team in sourcing and analyzing acquisition opportunities through industry research and financial assessment tools like S&P Global Capital IQ.
• Lead market and target company analyses using methodologies such as precedent transactions and comparable company valuation.
• Develop detailed financial models (e.g., DCF, accretion/dilution) to evaluate the value and impact of potential transactions.
• Craft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts, including financial, operational, legal, and regulatory aspects, in collaboration with external advisors.
• Oversee project workflows and timelines with cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient M&A execution and timely completion of process steps.
• Draft and review transaction documents (e.g., term sheets, confidentiality agreements) and support milestone tracking.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to all requirements during M&A processes.
• Contribute to post-merger integration planning, execution, and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure a seamless transition.
• Provide post-transaction assessments, including financial reporting, US GAAP accounting, and calculation of goodwill for completed deals.
• Analyze and present periodic financial updates and KPIs to C-suite management, investors, and lenders.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA (completed or in progress) preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or a related financial field, with prior M&A transaction experience highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles, including experience with financial statements, three-statement financial modeling, and transaction analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for financial analysis and presentation creation; experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Visio is a plus.
• Familiarity with M&A documentation, due diligence processes, and integration strategies.
• Experience with financial databases such as Bloomberg, Capital IQ, or FactSet is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation abilities with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving skills with sound judgment and the ability to develop solutions and options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Estimated travel of 25-40% and work hours required flexibility, as needed, to meet deadlines and transaction demands.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects sensitive information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords:
Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Performance Metrics, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Transaction Execution