M&A Project Manager

Company Description

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,700 hotels, 10,000+ restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110+ countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.​ 

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.​ 

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!​ 

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.​ 

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet. 

Hospitality is a work of heart,​ 

Join us and become a Heartist®. 

Job Description

SUMMARY

The M&A Project Manager will be responsible for aiding decision making in all aspects of M&A projects, including valuations and due diligence work streams. As such, the role requires a sharp, analytical mind, a can-do attitude, attention to details and a strong commitment. In this role s/he will grow his/her skills in strategic thinking, cross-team coordination, industry and financial analysis.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES

• Participate to all aspects of deal evaluation, including financial analysis, valuation exercise, due diligence, transaction documentation, internal approvals process;
• Provide value added financial guidance in support of deal advancement, by way of research and financial analysis (notably valuation model; synergies assessment);
• Collaborate with other teams to synthesize industry/segment dynamics and all aspects of the business case development (strategic rationale, financial analyses) and support execution (e.g., due diligence, approvals process documentation);
• Coordinate with counterparties, advisors and investment partners;
• Summarize relevant current events, critical issues, and relevant news to all stakeholders in a transaction;
• Working closely with members of the team on deals including senior management.

Qualifications

• Master/MBA caliber individual;
• Fluent English;
• 2-5 years of work experience in M&A, corporate finance, corporate development or strategy;
• Experience managing the day-to-day execution of different types of M&A processes;
• In-depth experience modeling acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic analysis, scenarios / sensitivities and synergy analyses;
• Knowledge of corporate finance, securities, financial markets and accounting;
• Advanced Microsoft Office suite skills; Expert in Excel and PowerPoint.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Highly organized, detail oriented and proactive;
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and numerical skills;
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and prioritize deliverables;
• Specific ability to communicate concepts and ideas concisely and defend their validity;
• Broad-based thinker with intellectual curiosity;
• Team player mentality combined with the ability to work independently.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/