Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company which provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. The Group believes it is the world leader in food, environment and pharmaceutical products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and for supporting clinical studies. In addition, Eurofins is one of the key emerging players in specialty clinical diagnostic testing in Europe and the USA.
Group's key figures are approx. 3 billion Euros turnover, 400 laboratories across 44 countries and more than 35.000 staff.

Position and objectives:

Identify, develop, manage and close a set of M&A deals fitting the business strategy and needs for a

specific geographical and functional area of responsibility and following internal guidelines including:

Coordination of M&A pipeline:

Market analysis, identification and liaising with potential future Eurofins partners

Prepare and manage the confidentiality agreements and gather and analyse preliminary data such

as audited account, shareholding and leadership details

Evaluate targets based on their business and financial condition and outlook and recommend deal

structure

Advise on the Transaction process and tactics, in particular interfacing with the potential targets, its

shareholders or advisors and assist the business leaders in preparing negotiation documents

required to progress a transaction towards completion including term sheets, heads of agreements,

indicative offer letters or exclusivity agreements as required

Coordinate the due diligence and coordinate the activities of other external advisors (e.g. legal

counsel, auditors) as required by the company

Assist negotiations and related strategy, attend meetings and give comments on sale and purchase

documentation until signing/closing as required by the company

Validate the acquisition contracts, representations and warranties, …

Coordinate the closing of the deal, including financial settlements

Perform excellent peer reviews and support, in relation to the workload, similar activities in other

lines of business/country

Integration of the acquired companies

Assist in setting up reporting and quality of communication between the new Eurofins partners and

the general management of Eurofins;

Support a potential legal reorganisation of some companies, fiscal and financial optimization;

Follow-up any post-closing obligation resulting from the acquisition (earn-outs…);

Prepare shareholder resolutions and follow-up annual account and post-closing performance.

Education / Professional Experience

Master degree in Business Administration, Finance or Engineering from a top university; MBA is

considered a plus;

High potential, ‘next generation’ finance leader;

Min 4-5 years in Audit (big 4) / Consulting, M&A (industry or boutique), Investment Banking or

Private Equity;

Previous exposure and solid understanding of the M&A process (NDA, LOI, DD, SPA, PMI….);

Excellent interpersonal, communication & team leadership skills;

Outstanding technical / conceptual understanding of finance & valuations

A fluency in Dutch and English is a must

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and conceptual skills, good strategic thinking and business acumen;

High energy level, drive and a passion to succeed; eager to learn and to grow;

Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and very good communication skills (verbal and

written);

Self-starter, ownership and natural leadership & drive to get things done;

Pragmatic and "roll up sleeves" mentality, can do attitude, Result driven, strong work ethics;

Courage and self-confidence to take initiatives; autonomy;

Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds;

Thinking big picture, yet understanding details;

Cordial but firm, non-emotional;

Comfortable to work in a very dynamic, fast growing environment and an entrepreneurial, de-central

organizations.

Potential to lead people (actual experience is a nice to have but not a must).