M&A and Business Development Manager - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Elia Group is seeking a highly experienced M&A and Business Development Manager to join our team. This remote opportunity allows you to play a crucial role in executing our M&A program while collaborating closely with key stakeholders across various departments.

What You'll Do

• Lead the evaluation and execution of M&A opportunities across the energy transition value chain, from preliminary screening to due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiation, and closing of transactions.
• Develop robust financial models, conduct scenario analyses, and create investment cases to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate with internal and external advisors (financial, legal, and technical) involved in M&A processes.
• Prepare investment documents, governance approvals, and presentations for management.
• Bridge corporate functions (Strategy, Finance, Innovation, Digital) with external partners to ensure strategic alignment and smooth execution.
• Prepare high-quality reporting, analyses, dashboards, and forecasts related to M&A activities, partnerships, and investment performance for management.
• Participate in Investor Relations communications when M&A activities intersect with the Group's investment narrative.

Requirements

• Master's degree in finance, economics, engineering, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in M&A, corporate finance, strategic consulting, or investment funds, preferably in the energy, digital, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience throughout the M&A process (from screening to transaction closing) with the ability to manage complex processes and a large number of stakeholders.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, making structured decisions supported by data.
• Curiosity and a desire for personal development, with a commitment to improving processes and exploring new trends.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills to build trust and influence senior decision-makers.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German and Dutch is a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the energy transition and digital business models.
• Familiarity with investment dynamics in infrastructure.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, representation allowance, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sports and culture vouchers, and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including group insurance, hospitalization, outpatient care for family members, and private accident insurance.
• 20 vacation days, 5 compensatory leave days, 6 local holidays, 4 executive days (after one year of service), and up to 5 seniority days (1 day for every 3 years of service).
• Social fund benefits, including year-end checks, birth and marriage bonuses, and partial reimbursement for glasses, dental prosthetics, or other similar needs.
• Company-provided iPhone with subscription (for private use as well) and reimbursement for internet subscriptions, along with a laptop.
• 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Company car and public transport subscription or mobility budget.
• Opportunity to subscribe to company shares at a 16.66% discount on the average share price.